When it comes to sesame oil, the first thing that comes to mind is to use it for cold dressing, or to pour some on the cooked food, which tastes fragrant and fragrant, and sesame oil is rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid, which has a strong fragrance and unique taste, and is widely used in the seasoning of various dishes. So can sesame oil be used for stir-frying, and what should I pay attention to?
There is no clear answer to the question of whether sesame oil can be stir-fried. Some people believe that sesame oil is not suitable for stir-frying because it has a low boiling point and is easy to decompose when heated, affecting the aroma. But others believe that sesame oil can be used in stir-frying, as long as you master the heat and dosage, you can bring out its unique flavor. Generally speaking, the higher the proportion of saturated fatty acids, the more stable the edible oil will be at high temperatures, the higher the smoke point, and the more suitable it is for stir-frying and frying at high temperatures. Oils with a high proportion of unsaturated fatty acids have poor stability at high temperatures and are more suitable for low-temperature cooking or cold dressing. That said, oils with a high smoke point are better suited for high-temperature cooking because they are able to withstand higher temperatures without destroying their nutrients.
Sesame oil has a relatively low smoke point of around 177 (350). This means that above this temperature, sesame oil may start to smoke and develop a smoky flavor, while also potentially destroying some of its nutrients. Therefore, if consumers want to use it for stir-frying, they need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Heating temperature: Since the smoke point of sesame oil is low, it is necessary to pay attention to controlling the heating temperature when stir-frying. Excessively high temperatures may cause sesame oil to burn or produce harmful substances that can affect the quality and nutritional value of food.
2. Dosage control: Although sesame oil can increase the flavor and taste of food, excessive use may make food too greasy and affect the health of food. Therefore, when using sesame oil for stir-frying, you need to pay attention to the dosage, and an appropriate amount is sufficient.
3. Matching ingredients: Sesame oil is suitable for pairing with some ingredients with strong taste, such as meat, seafood, etc. When stir-frying vegetables, you can pair them with some vegetables with strong aromas, such as onions, ginger and garlic, to increase the texture and taste of the food.
In general, sesame oil can be used for stir-frying, but you need to make a choice according to your specific cooking needs and taste requirements, especially pay attention to the temperature, too high a temperature may make the flavor of sesame oil bitter or lose some of its characteristics, so for a healthy diet, be sure to choose scientifically!