Sesame oil (also known as gingelly oil or til oil) is an edible vegetable oil derived from sesame seeds. Besides being used as a cooking oil in South India, it is often used as a flavor enhancer in Taiwanese, Korean, and Southeast Asian cuisine. Sesame oil contains high proportion (41%) of polyunsaturated (Omega-6 fatty acids.) It also has natural antioxidants. Light sesame oil has a high smoke point, and is suitable for frying, while heavy (dark) sesame oil (from roasted sesame seeds) has a low smoke point, and is unsuitable for frying, instead being used sparingly for seasoning, particularly in East Asian cuisine.
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- Use:
Seasoning- Storage:
Keep in the cabinet.- Types:
Korean Brand Name:
“李씨네” (First Picture) – A little better than “Assi” for flavor, but it is not the best.
“Assi” (Second Picture) – So so (It is a little too strong, and has a fake sesame flavor in it.)- Short Korean lesson: *^^*
Cham (참)=Real
GiReum (기름)=Oil
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Hi! Aeris.
Lately I’ve been interested to Korean food. I am planning to buy common ingredients for preparing Korean food. I saw this one (http://www.ottogi.co.kr/english/product/oil/images/06_a1_p.jpg) in supermarket here in Cebu, Philippines. Are you familiar with this brand? If you do, please let me know if it is worth buying. I checked other brands, not Korean brand, they are usually consist of sesame oil and vegetable oil. Only this one that I saw in Korean Products section that stated 100 percent sesame oil, though thrice the price compare to other brands.
Looking forward to your reply.
Thanks a lot.
And keep up the good work!
Hi, Ren
Nice to meet you.. sorry for my late reply. I saw the picture for the sesame oil. You got the right one. That’s the most common brand in Korea for sesame oil. Yep..get it. Since I couldn’t find that brand here, I got different brand. You will want 100% sesame oil for good taste. thanks !!! Hope to see you again~~
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