Sesame
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(Pronounce in Mandarin Pinyin: Zhi Ma)  |
A tropical plant grown for its seed and
oil is used for culinary. Sesame is grown
primarily for its oil-rich seeds, which come
in a variety of colors, from cream-white
to charcoal-black . In Asia countries,
cream-white sesame is called white sesame
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whereas charcoal-black sesame is called black
sesame ( ).
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| Nature: Neutral |
| Channel of Meridian:
Liver, Kidney and Lung |
| Benefits: Strengthening
the liver and kidney, nourishing the lung
and intestine. |
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| Sesame Oil |
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(Pronounce in Mandarin Pinyin: Zhi Ma You
/ Xiang You)  |
| Sesame Oil is derived from sesames, noted
to have the distinctive aroma and taste of
its parent seed. It is often used as a flavoring
oil rather than a cooking oil in Chinese dishes.
It has a strong sesame quality, so only a
small amount is enough to add a delicious
nutty taste.. Asian sesame oil derives its
dark colour and flavour from toasted hulled
sesame seeds. |
