Why do we add sesame oil to hot pot? Characteristics of sesame oil

Sesame oil contains essential unsaturated fatty acids and amino acids, ranking first among all kinds of vegetable oils. It is also rich in vitamins and essential trace elements such as iron, zinc, copper, etc. Its cholesterol content is much lower than that of animal fat, and it is deeply loved by people. It is a kind of sesame oil that is beneficial to the human body! Now that we are entering the cold winter, everyone likes to eat hot pot, and eating hot pot is generally inseparable from sesame oil. Why is this? Do you know?

Contents of this article

1. Why do we need to add sesame oil to hot pot?

2. Characteristics of sesame oil

3. Is sesame oil an unsaturated oil?

Why do we add sesame oil to hot pot?

(1) Cooling down: Since hot pot is a dish where ingredients are cooked in boiling water, the temperature of the food is high. If the food is rolled in a dish of oil, it can lower the temperature of the ingredients to avoid burning your mouth and preserve the original flavor of the hot pot. It can also prevent esophageal cancer caused by long-term consumption of high-temperature food.

(2) Clearing away heat and moistening dryness: The main ingredient of oil sauce is sesame oil. The benefit is: According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, clearing oil has the effect of clearing away heat and moistening dryness.

(3) Adjusting the taste: As personal tastes may vary, some people may find the ingredients cooked in the same pot too spicy while others may find them just right. Sesame oil dip can neutralize the spicy stimulation of the hot pot ingredients, so that after dipping in the ingredients, you will not feel too spicy or numbing. The role of sesame oil dip in clear soup hot pot and double-boiled hot pot is to make the plain taste of the clear soup become fragrant and delicious.

(4) Enhance the taste: Sesame oil sauce itself has a unique aroma and refreshing taste. Dipping food in it can improve the quality of the food, enhance the taste, and stimulate consumers’ appetite. It can also distinguish the taste of different hot pots and increase the taste and aroma.

Characteristics of sesame oil

Sesame oil is amber in color, orange-yellow with a slight red, crystal clear, and has a rich and mellow aroma that lasts for a long time. It can be used to prepare hot and cold dishes, remove the fishy smell and create fragrance; add it to soups to make it more delicious; use it for cooking and frying, it has a pure taste and a pure color, and is a treasure among edible oils.

Sesame oil contains essential unsaturated fatty acids and amino acids, ranking first among all kinds of vegetable oils. It is also rich in vitamins and essential trace elements such as iron, zinc, copper, etc. Its cholesterol content is much lower than that of animal fat, and it is deeply loved by people.

Is sesame oil an unsaturated oil?

Sesame oil is an unsaturated oil.

Saturated oils usually contain saturated fatty acids, which are harmful to the human body, such as animal oils. Excessive consumption can cause arteriosclerosis, high blood lipids, etc. Unsaturated oils contain unsaturated fatty acids, which are beneficial to the human body. For example, peanut oil, cottonseed oil, etc., are also vegetable oils.