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Default Using sesame oil on a semi-regular basis

Dee Randall wrote:

> "Dan Logcher" > wrote in message
> ...


>> Be careful. Sesame oil has a low smoke point and will burn more
>> easily than peanut or corn oil.
>>
>> --
>> Dan

>
> Thanks, Dan. I see by a chart that 175C is 347ºF.



There may be exceptions, but as a general rule, sesame oil isn't used for
cooking as much as it's used as a flavoring agent, added to food *after*
it's already been cooked.

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