Completely additive-free. The finest sesame oil that even high-end restaurants love.
Tamajime Sesame Oil is a premium sesame oil used by many Michelin-starred tempura chefs.
Most mass-produced sesame oil is made by roasting sesame seeds and then quickly squeezing them with high pressure from a machine in a short time, which can easily result in burnt parts, and since the burnt smell is removed and sesame flavoring is used, the original sesame scent is not present. Tamajime squeezing is a traditional squeezing method that began in the mid-Edo period and continues to this day, in which sesame seeds are slowly squeezed with a large granite stone and filtered through Japanese paper.
The Japanese paper used is produced in Saitama Prefecture and the water is filtered slowly over a long period of time.
This golden-colored sesame oil is a source of pride for Japan, with no additives, a natural aroma and flavor, and is one of only a few sesame oils made using this method across the country.
Sesame oil is a rich, aromatic oil that is indispensable when making Japanese food. It can be used in salads, on cooked rice, to flavor baked foods, and has an endless number of delicious uses! Please give it a try!
