Sesame oil

I think its different. Pure sesame oil has this distinct smell and strong flavor that I don’t think can be recreated by a [soy sauce] that is [flavored with sesame].

I can’t quite explain it here – but you’ll know it when you incorporate it in your meals. Which recipe do you need it for? If a recipe calls for it, then I guess we can ask Maangchi (or our other fellow readers) for a good alternative just for that specific recipe – I suggest you search high and low for a korean store that sells it — I always have sesame oil in our kitchen because I super love the flavor. I always pour it on top of my kimchi and almost everything I eat :)) – Maangchi has turned me into a Korean food fan :))

There are 2 types of sesame oil: roasted (or toasted) sesame oil or raw sesame oil. Roasted sesame oil has nutty flavor, so it’s used in Korean cuisine.

Ni_azevedo,

Perhaps you can order it online and have it shipped. It lasts a long time and doesn’t need refrigeration.

I found two online shops that appear to ship to Portugal:

http://www.iherb.com/eden-foods-selected-toasted-sesame-oil-10-fl-oz-296-ml/29835

http://www.iherb.com/info/shipping/international

http://www.igourmet.com/sesame-seed-oil.asp

http://www.giftsforeurope.com/igourmet/

The above links are for product info as well as international shipping info.

Good luck,

Dave

While we’re on this topic, I have to say I LOVE sesame oil! LOL! I know it’s probably not healthy to do so but I use about 3 times as much as Maangchi uses in her food… along with toasted black sesame seeds. YUM! Real love to drizzle my kimchi with sesame oil and sprinkle on sesame seeds. I go through so much sesame oil! Love love love the rich, nutty flavor!