How to Toast Sesame Oil

Visiting your local gourmet foods store, you will notice two kinds of sesame oil: cold-pressed and toasted. The toasted sesame oil is sold in smaller quantities because it does not keep as well but it does have a warmer flavor---as well as a higher price per ounce. Many people who avoid butter to keep their cholesterol levels down find the richness of toasted sesame oil makes a healthy substitute. You can save money, avoid having your oil go bad and still get the rich sauteed flavor by purchasing the cold-pressed oil in small batches and toasting it at home.

Things You'll Need

• Cold-pressed sesame oil
• Stove
• Frying pan

Instructions

1. Prepare your pan. Make sure the pan is thoroughly clean and dry. Heat the pan on the stove.

2. Toast a small quantity of cold-pressed sesame oil in pan. Pour the oil in after heating the pan. Tilt the pan from side to side to keep the oil in movement so it toasts but does not burn. Continue until the oil turns from acquires a golden to brown color. Keep heat low to avoid smoke. Transfer the toasted oil into a container with a tight lid.

3. Use the toasted sesame oil within one year. Storing it in the refrigerator will prevent oxidation. Toasted sesame oil is not for cooking foods. Instead, add it dishes after you remove them from the stove to enjoy the rich taste.

References

• VegetariansinParadise: Vegetarians in Paradise
• FlavorandFortune: Seasame Oil, a Featured Ingredient
• Chowhound.Chow: Storage of Toasted Sesame Oil