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Sesame oil
Sesame oil; aromatic oil with nutty, toasty notes.
Use as a finishing oil or in dressings; add near the end of cooking to protect flavor.
What is Sesame oil?
Sesame oil is a pourable ingredient measured by volume in many recipes, but its weight depends on density and solids. Unlike water, liquids with fat, sugar, or dissolved compounds can read heavier or lighter for the same cup. This hub converts those differences into practical gram values for consistent results.
Liquids are not interchangeable with water in weight terms. Density changes with fat, sugar, and dissolved solids, so the same cup can convert above or below water-based assumptions. Use these density-based gram values when scaling sauces, drinks, and dressings.
Chef note:Chefs scale sauces by weight because density shifts quietly change flavor balance.
Quick convert
- US cup = 236.588 mL
- 1 tbsp = 14.787 mL
- 1 tsp = 4.929 mL
Kitchen Conversion Chart
Cups, tbsp, tsp, mL and oz — all in one printable reference for oils, liquids, dairy and sauces.
Liquids & oils
- Read liquids at eye level; oils are lighter than water (≈0.91–0.93 g/mL).
- For dressings, weigh oils for easier scaling.
Storage & tools
- Refrigerate perishable foods within 2 hours (1 hour if above 32 °C / 90 °F).
- Keep the refrigerator at or below 4 °C (40 °F); cold chain reduces mass loss.
- Cool hot foods in shallow containers so they chill quickly without condensation.
- Use an appliance thermometer to verify fridge and freezer temperatures.
Keep sealed, away from heat and light; refrigerate toasted oil for longer life.