Things You'll Need
Blender
White sesame seeds
Peanut oil
Spoon
Cup
Bowl
Plastic wrap
Sesame oil, also called gingelly or til oil, works both as a cooking oil and a flavoring for Chinese dishes. The type and depth of flavor of the sesame oil depend partially on whether the sesame seeds have been toasted. White seeds yield a light oil, while toasted seeds produce a darker oil with a more pronounced taste. Blended sesame seeds make tahini paste, which is widely used in Middle Eastern cooking, but you can harvest the oil to use for other dishes.
Step 1
Add 1 teaspoon peanut oil for each 2 cups of white sesame seeds you put in the blender. Turn the blender on to medium and blend until smooth.
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Step 2
Pour the mixture into a bowl and allow it to sit for 1 hour. The sesame oil will rise to the top of the mixture.
Step 3
Lay a spoon on top of the mixture so the oil flows into it. Spoon the oil out into a cup or jar.
Step 4
Seal the cup or jar and store the sesame oil in the refrigerator.
Warning
Make sure you close the blender's lid carefully before you turn it on.