15 min · 2
Seasoned spinach →
spinach greens — Add thick stems near roots first to adjust the cooking time.
Ingredient substitutes
Toasted sesame oil substitute guide
Toasted sesame oil is often a finishing aroma, not just a cooking fat.
- Original ingredient
- Toasted sesame oil
- Alternative in this guide
- Neutral cooking oil
How to use this guide
Use a neutral oil for the cooking function and accept a different aroma. If sesame is suitable for you, a small topping of toasted seeds is another option, not an identical replacement.
What changes and what to check
Do not add seeds for a sesame allergy. Perilla and nut oils have their own flavors and allergy considerations; they are not automatic safe swaps.
Related recipes
40 min · 2
Japchae →
Japchae — Stir-frying ingredients separately results in less moisture and more vivid colors.
20 min · 2
Steamed Egg →
eggs steamed — covering the top of the bowl with a plate reduces water droplets from falling.
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