60 uses for Sesame Oil

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1. Oil pulling: Swish sesame oil in the mouth for oil pulling, an ancient oral health practice.

2. Watermark remover: Rub the oil on wooden surfaces to remove watermarks.

3. Wood conditioner: Mix sesame oil with a little lemon juice to clean and condition wooden furniture, cabinets, baseboards, window frames, cutting boards and more!

4. Lubricant: In the absence of something better, the oil can substitute for lubricant on door hinges, drawers, tools, bicycle gears and more!

5. Lip Balm: Gently rub sesame oil on one's lips for a tasty treat that shines and moisturizes.

6. Grout cleaner: Mix the oil with baking soda to clean and refresh grout.

7. Massage oil: Sesame oil is often used in massage therapy for its moisturizing and skin-nourishing properties.

8. Aromatherapy: Use the oil as a carrier oil for diluting essential oils in aromatherapy.

9. Cuticle oil: Massage sesame oil into cuticles to keep them moisturized.

10. Scalp treatment: Apply the oil to the hair and scalp for deep conditioning and to promote hair health.

11. Metal polish: Sesame oil is an excellent metal polish! Rub down brass, copper, chrome or stainless steel items for a shine that prevents corrosion.

12. Makeup remover: Use the oil to gently remove makeup, including waterproof mascara.

14. Headlight cleaner: Wipe down car headlights with sesame oil for clarity and shine.

15. Leather conditioner: Rub the oil into leather items, such as shoes or luggage, to soften and condition them. The oil will also help repel water.

16. Candle lubricant: Rub a small amount of sesame oil on the bottom of candles, or candle molds to help the wax slide in or out easily.

17. Rust preventative: The oil is excellent at preventing corrosion. Wipe down tools, furniture and jewelry to prevent oxidation of your steel surfaces.

18. Adhesive remover: Sesame oil can be used to ease the removal of adhesives, and sticky substances on hard surfaces. Just rub the oil into the residues of labels, stickers or chewing gum and gently scrub!

19. Plant leaf shine: Rub the oil on plant leaves for a natural shine.

20. Insect repellent: Mix sesame oil with essential oils to create a natural insect repellent.

21. Threading needles: Use the oil to lubricate sewing thread and slide it through the eye of a needle much easier.

22. Paintbrush conditioner: Soak paintbrushes in sesame oil to prevent bristles from drying out.

23. Soap scum remover: Mix the oil with baking soda to scrub away soap scum in the bathroom.

24. Soapstone conditioner: Rub sesame oil on soapstone surfaces for conditioning.

25. Plastic conditioner: The oil can be used to clean and condition plastic items. Rub down plastic containers, cutting boards, dashboards, and pottery for a shine that restores.

26. Bike frame polish: Use sesame oil to polish and protect a bicycle frame.

27. Squeaky shoe fixer: Apply the oil to the soles of squeaky shoes.

28. Window blind cleaner: Use sesame oil on a cloth to clean and dust window blinds.

29. Rubber Conditioner: The oil cleans and conditions rubber. Preserve your rubber stamps, tires, or gloves while also preventing them from sticking.

30. Lamp fuel: Use sesame oil as an alternative fuel for oil lamps.

Dont forget, how useful Sesame oil is while cooking!

31. For stir-frying vegetables, rice, meats or tofu, one might choose some toasted sesame oil, which burns at a higher temperature. The oil may be used as a base for garlic, ginger and soy stir fry.

32. One can use the oil as a base for salad dressings, like vinaigrette.

33. There are many recipes which call for this oil as a marinade for meats and vegetables. Some recipes may combine garlic, brown sugar, soy, ginger, or lime with sesame oil for an asian burst of flavor!,

34. The oil may also be added to soups as a seasoning.

35. Sesame oil may be brushed onto grilled meats, roasted vegetables, kabobs, and chestnuts!

36. One may use the oil to Saute tofu or shrimp.

37. For a nice dipping sauce, mix Sesame oil with soy sauce!

38. The oil may also be tossed with freshly cooked pasta, or drizzled over cold noodles.

39. For a unique Homemade mayonnaise, use sesame oil as a base.

40. The oil can be used as popcorn seasoning to substitute for butter.

41. There are several sesame-ginger sauce recipes for chicken. In my opinion, they are very tasty!

42. Sesame oil may be drizzled over steamed vegetables for a healthy burst of flavor!

43. One can stir this oil into hummus, mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, curry, or Miso if they want to try something new!

44. Lets add some sesame oil to Quinoa salad for a nutty experience!

45. Mix the oil with a little lemon juice and ground red pepper to compliment one's avocado toast.

46. Sesame oil makes a great base for a dipping sauce with soy sauce and rice vinegar.

47. The oil may be mixed with soy, mirin, pepper and melted butter for a fancy corn on the cob!

48. A homemade teriyaki sauce can be made with sesame oil, soy sauce, honey and rice vinegar.

49. The oil may be stirred into ginger-garlic sauce for a subtle nutty flavor.

50. There are some sesame-honey glaze recipes for chicken out there.

51. Peanut sauce and sesame oil combine to make a pretty good sauce for noodles!

52. Brush the oil onto chicken wings while baking to keep the meat juicy!

53. Tahini dressing is great with a little sesame oil mixed in!

54. One can make a spicy sesame ramen broth, with little effort.

55. Mix the oil into a ginger-soy dipping sauce, or homemade barbecue sauce for a unique flavor.

56. Sesame oil makes a great base for garlic glaze!

57. Tossing sauteed kale with the oil is a quick and tasty treat!

58. What makes sesame-garlic aioli even better? Sesame oil does.

59. A sesame-infused hollandaise sauce sounds delicious!

60. Try drizzling the oil over a cold cucumber salad, for a nice surprise!