Sesame oil

🔍 What is it?

Oil pressed from roasted sesame seeds. It's an essential oil responsible for the 'finishing aroma' in Korean cuisine.

👅 Taste and Aroma

It has a very rich, nutty aroma. Just a few drops can change the entire dish's fragrance.

🍳 How to use it

A few drops at the end of namul (seasoned vegetables), bibimbap, or soups/stews. It's not a cooking oil but an 'aroma-imparting oil,' so the trick is to add it at the very end of cooking.

🛒 Buying/Substitution Tips

You can find it in any Asian market. Choose 'toasted/roasted sesame oil' (unroasted, clear sesame oil has no aroma). Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.