About YUUSesame oil
Oil pressed from sesame seeds. It has a toasty aroma and is used for stir-fries, Chinese-style dishes and dressings.
👀 At a glance
🫙WhatOil from sesame
👃AromaToasty
🥢UseStir-fry, or a drizzle
🔥 How to use
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Stir-fries
As cooking oil, it gives a Chinese-style aroma
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Finishing
A few drops at the end bring out the aroma
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Dressings
Toss with vegetables for a toasty, namul-style side
📊 Nutrition (per 100 g)
890kcal
100gFat
It’s oil, so a little goes a long way[1]
🔁 If you don’t have it
Use vegetable oil. For aroma, add a few toasted sesame seeds.
🧊 Storage
Keep it in a cool, dark place with the cap closed.
Recipes with this ingredient
Ankake Yakisoba (Crispy Noodles with Thick Sauce)
About 30 minServes 2
Bang Bang Chicken (Chicken with Sesame Sauce)
About 30 minServes 2
Bibimbap (Korean Mixed Rice Bowl)
About 30 minServes 2
Bulgogi (Korean Sweet Soy Beef)
About 30 minServes 2
Buta Kimchi (Pork and Kimchi Stir-Fry)
About 15 minServes 2
Buta Nira Itame (Pork and Garlic Chive Stir-Fry)
About 15 minServes 2
Buta no Shio Negi Itame (Pork Stir-Fry with Salty Green Onion Sauce)
About 20 minServes 2
Champon (Nagasaki Noodle Soup)
About 30 minServes 2
Chijimi (Korean Pancake)
About 30 minMakes 2 (Serves 2–3)
Chikuwa and Green Pepper Kinpira
About 10 minServes 2
Chukadon (Chinese-Style Rice Bowl)
About 30 minServes 2
Daikon Mochi (Radish Cakes)
About 30 minServes 2 (8 cakes about 6 cm across)
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Shrimp and Broccoli Salt Stir-Fry
About 20 minServes 2
Ebi Chili (Shrimp in Chili Sauce)
About 25 minServes 2
Pan-Fried Gyoza (Dumplings)
About 50 minMakes 24 (serves 2–3)
Beef and Broccoli Oyster Sauce Rice Bowl
About 20 minServes 2
Beef and Green Onion Stir-Fry with Salt Sauce
About 15 minServes 2
Happosai (Chinese Stir-Fry with Thick Sauce)
About 30 minServes 2–3
Harumaki (Spring Rolls)
About 1 hrMakes 10 (serves 3–4)
Harusame Salad (Glass Noodle Salad)
About 20 minServes 2–3
Harusame Soup (Glass Noodle Soup)
About 15 minServes 2
Hiyashi Chuka (Cold Ramen Noodle Salad)
About 30 minServes 2
Iri Dofu (Scrambled Tofu with Vegetables)
About 25 minServes 2–3
Jajangmyeon-Style Noodles (Zha Jiang Mian)
About 25 minServes 2
Japchae (Korean Glass Noodle Stir-Fry)
About 30 minServes 2
Kenchinjiru (Vegetable and Tofu Soup)
About 35 minServes 3
Kimchi Hot Pot
About 30 minServes 2–3
Kinpira Gobo (Sweet Soy Burdock and Carrot)
About 25 minServes 2–3
Mapo Tofu
About 25 minServes 2–3
Mapo Eggplant
About 25 minServes 2
Miso Ramen
About 30 minServes 2
Mizuna and Jako Salad
About 15 minServes 2
Bean Sprout Namul (Korean-style Salad)
About 10 minServes 2
Mu Shu Pork (Wood Ear Mushroom and Egg Stir-fry)
About 30 minServes 2
Natto Kimchi Rice Bowl
About 5 minServes 2
Nikuman (Steamed Pork Buns)
About 1 hr 40 minMakes 6 (serves 3)
Stir-Fried Green Peppers with Bonito Flakes
About 10 minServes 2
Kinpira Lotus Root (Sweet-Salty Stir-Fried Lotus Root)
About 15 minServes 2
Sara Udon (Using Pre-Fried Noodles)
About 25 minServes 2
Chinese-Style Rice Porridge with Chicken Tenderloin (From Cooked Rice)
About 20 minServes 2
Shio Yakisoba (Salt-Flavored Fried Noodles)
About 15 minServes 2
Salt-Rubbed Cabbage
About 15 minServes 2
Shirasu Don (Baby Sardine Rice Bowl)
About 10 minServes 2
Shirataki Japchae (Konjac Noodle Stir-Fry)
About 20 minServes 2
Shoyu Ramen (Fresh Noodles, Soup from Scratch)
About 1 hr 10 minServes 2
Shumai (Steamed Pork Dumplings)
About 45 minMakes 20 (serves 2–3)
Sui Gyoza (Boiled Dumplings)
About 50 minMakes 24 (serves 2–3)
Sundubu Jjigae (Korean Soft Tofu Stew)
About 20 minServes 2
Chinese Egg Drop Soup
About 10 minServes 2
Tantanmen (Sesame Chili Ramen)
About 30 minServes 2
Microwave-Steamed Cod with Mushrooms
About 15 minServes 2
Tenshinhan (Crab Omelet Rice)
About 20 minServes 2
Tofu Salad with Japanese Dressing
About 20 minServes 2
Chinese-Style Tomato and Egg Stir-Fry
About 15 minServes 2
Tonjiru (Pork Miso Soup)
About 40 minServes 4
Hearty Chicken Breast Soup (Chinese-Style)
About 25 minServes 2
Steamed Chicken Breast with Leek-Salt Lemon Sauce
About 20 minServes 2
Vegan Mapo Tofu (Soy Meat and Shiitake)
About 30 minServes 2
Wakame Soup
About 10 minServes 2
Wonton Soup
About 30 minServes 2 (20 wontons)
Yaki Bifun (Fried Rice Noodles)
About 25 minServes 2
Yaki Onigiri (Grilled Rice Balls)
About 25 minMakes 4 (serves 2)
Yodaredori (Chinese Mouthwatering Chicken)
About 30 minServes 2
Yurinchi (Fried Chicken with Leek Sauce)
About 35 minServes 2
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Checked on 2026-10-07.