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7 Best Substitutes for Sesame Oil

7 Best Substitutes for Sesame Oil

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If your recipe calls for sesame oil and you're out, choose your substitute based on the role of the oil. Use nutty oils like walnut for finishing dishes and high smoke point oils like peanut for cooking.
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Prep Time 9 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Guides, Substitutes
Cuisine: Various
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 to 1 Toasted Walnut Oil Milder nutty flavor, use 1:1 ratio by volume as sesame oil substitute, best for finishing dishes
  • 1 to 1 Peanut Oil High heat friendly, use 1:1 ratio by volume in cooking and frying
  • Canola Oil + Toasted Sesame Seeds Mix 1 tablespoon canola oil plus 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds per tablespoon of sesame oil, DIY sesame flavor, let sit 10 minutes before use
  • 1 to 1 Olive Oil Fruity and peppery flavor, use 1:1 ratio by volume in cooking
  • 1 to 1 Avocado Oil Nearly flavorless, high heat resistant, use 1:1 ratio by volume in cooking
  • Soy Sauce + Neutral Oil Mix 1 tablespoon soy sauce plus 1 teaspoon neutral oil per tablespoon of sesame oil for umami depth, not suited for frying or baking
  • Neutral Oil + Smoked Paprika Use 1 tablespoon neutral oil plus a pinch of smoked paprika per tablespoon of sesame oil, adds smoky flavor, warm gently and strain if needed

Method
 

  1. Choose your substitute based on cooking or finishing use.
  2. For nutty aroma as finishing oil, select toasted walnut oil or canola oil mixed with toasted sesame seeds.
  3. For high-heat cooking, use peanut oil or avocado oil for their high smoke points.
  4. To prepare canola oil and sesame seed substitute, toast sesame seeds in a dry pan until fragrant, stir into canola oil, and let sit for 10 minutes before use.
  5. For soy sauce mix substitute, combine 1 tablespoon soy sauce with 1 teaspoon neutral oil per tablespoon of sesame oil; reduce added salt accordingly.
  6. To make smoked paprika oil, gently warm neutral oil with smoked paprika, strain if desired to keep smooth texture.
  7. Apply the substitute in the ratio specified, taste and adjust to ensure desired flavor and consistency.

Notes

Add toasted sesame seeds slowly to canola oil to prevent gritty texture in dressings or sauces.

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