How to Use sesame oil in a Sentence

sesame oil

noun
  • Add the sesame oil, gochugaru, and salt to the same bowl.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Then stir in the scallions and, off the heat, the sesame oil.
    Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2020
  • Pour the sesame oil-dressing over the top and toss to coat.
    Bonnie S. Benwick, The Denver Post, 24 June 2019
  • Drain and toss with the sesame oil and salt and pepper to taste.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 2 Nov. 2020
  • Place in a bowl and add the sesame oil and salt and pepper to taste.
    Linda Gassenheimer, miamiherald, 12 Feb. 2018
  • Stir in the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds.
    Yotam Ottolenghi, sacbee, 17 Apr. 2018
  • In a 4-quart saucepan, heat the sesame oil over medium heat.
    Star Tribune, 6 Jan. 2021
  • Add the eggs, 1/3 cup of sugar, salt, canola oil, and sesame oil.
    Beth Segal, cleveland, 17 Sep. 2020
  • Rub the chicken with the sesame oil, salt and white pepper.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 2 Dec. 2020
  • Or use warm sesame oil and a splash of ume plum vinegar.
    Louisa Shafia, WSJ, 27 Sep. 2018
  • Serve cold with some of the liquid and a small drizzle of sesame oil stirred in.
    Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024
  • With the blender running, add the sesame oil in a thin stream to complete the dressing.
    Michael Gardiner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2019
  • The smell that hung in the air was a mixture of soybean paste, fish sauce, sesame oil.
    Angella Choe, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Add the tofu and sesame oil, and cook for 5 more minutes.
    ExpressNews.com, 4 Dec. 2019
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet, have the olive oil and sesame oil ready to heat.
    BostonGlobe.com, 13 Apr. 2021
  • Stir in the scallions, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil and 1 teaspoon of the ginger.
    Washington Post, 24 Apr. 2022
  • Chili sesame oil is a nice way to add that sesame flavor and some heat at the same time.
    Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2019
  • To the same bowl, add the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds, then stir to combine.
    Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • In a 3-quart saucepan, heat sesame oil over medium heat.
    Cathy Jakicic, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2020
  • Heat a wok or skillet over high heat and add sesame oil.
    cleveland, 23 Jan. 2023
  • In a small bowl, whisk the soy sauce, brown sugar, gochujang, and sesame oil.
    Karoline Boehm Goodnick, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Add the ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and sesame oil to the dish.
    The Washington Post, OregonLive.com, 3 Apr. 2018
  • Pour in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using) and sesame oil.
    Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024
  • The glaze combines chiles, sesame oil, spiced soy sauce and a dose of brown sugar.
    Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Make the sauce: In a small bowl, put ground sesame seeds, lime, ginger, chile, sesame oil and soy sauce.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, The Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2020
  • Add black bean chile sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil; mix well to combine.
    James P. Dewan, chicagotribune.com, 16 Feb. 2018
  • The pillowy rice cakes soothe the heat and the garlic and sesame oil really round the dish out.
    Jakob Polaco, kansascity, 31 Jan. 2018
  • Heat at least 1 to 2 inches of canola oil plus the sesame oil in a skillet over high heat.
    Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 May 2018
  • Layer 1 cup of raw almonds on a baking sheet and toss with 1 tbsp of tamari and 1 tsp of sesame oil.
    Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Sep. 2024
  • The addition of sesame oil and plenty of acid makes this dish so much more than Insta-food, and worthy of the finest seafood spreads.
    Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 29 Aug. 2024

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