Toasted sesame oil

참기름 chamgireum · 芝麻油 / zhīma yóu

Flavor and role

Oil pressed from toasted sesame seeds with a rich, nutty aroma. The aroma fades with heat, so it is mainly added at the end of cooking or to seasoned dishes.

Smoke point

175℃

Typical dishes and uses

Bulgogi marinade, seasoned namul, bibimbap, finishing mapo tofu and fried rice

Substitutes

Hard to replace. Perilla oil gives a different aroma; failing that, mix ground toasted sesame seeds into vegetable oil. Untoasted (light) sesame oil has a weak aroma.

Storage

Keep in a dark place at room temperature and use within 3-6 months of opening. Refrigerate for long storage.

Main countries

Korea · China · Japan

Used in this book

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Updated 2026-10-10