{"id":2703,"date":"2021-04-29T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-29T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/?p=2703"},"modified":"2021-07-09T19:03:50","modified_gmt":"2021-07-09T19:03:50","slug":"sesame-oil-substitute","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foodchamps.org\/sesame-oil-substitute\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Substitutes for Sesame Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Sesame oil is derived from sesame seeds and used in various dishes, primarily Asian cuisine. While cooking, sesame seed oil has a strong and distinct nutty aroma that translates over to the way it tastes. This oil is regarded highly by health-conscious people and dietitians alike for being heart-healthy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Part of why sesame oil is well-regarded is because it is low in saturated fats while being high in poly and monounsaturated fats. Sesame oil also has uses outside of the kitchen; some even tout it as an alternative medical cure or a dental product. But what alternatives for sesame seed oil exist for cooking?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many health reasons and personal preferences that may lead people to seek a sesame oil substitute in their cooking. One problem is that the monounsaturated fats it contains are not suitable for people with certain forms of diabetes. Other people may find that even as healthy as sesame oil is, it is not lean enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whatever your reason for seeking a substitute, this article is here to detail five other oils that can mimic or replace sesame oil in most dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n