The sesame oil is consists of raw, untoasted sesame seeds and is light in color, while Toasted sesame oil is consists of toasted sesame seeds and is a dark, golden brown color. Meishi Toasted Sesame Oil also known as ‘dark’ or ‘Oriental’ sesame oil, it has a distinctive nutty flavor and a much lower smoke point that complements most foods. The toasting and expelling is done in Singapore to yield a flavourful Toasted Sesame oil, ideal for Japanese and other Oriental cuisines. Toasting brings out a smokier and nuttier flavour in the oil, making it a savoury ingredient to use as a condiment or stir-fry finishing oil or to add to a vinaigrette, marinade, or salad dressing. Its appetizing fragrance and rich taste make it a highly prized seasoning. Toasted sesame oil enhances the flavor of rice, noodles, tofu, fish, and vegetables. Try in your next stir fry.

Best sesame oil for chinese cooking:

Toasted sesame oil has a strong flavor, and its nutty aroma is an essential part of Asian and Chinese cooking. The non-toasted kind is much milder in flavor, and can be used for sautéing.

Common uses of toasted sesame oil :

1) As The flavor of toasted sesame oil is too strong and its smoke point is too low for it to be a good cooking oil but is used as a seasoning. It is typically drizzled onto food at the end of the cooking time to enhance flavor.

2) Most of the sesame oil used in Chinese and Japanese cooking is toasted sesame oil.