Is the sesame oil in this meant to be toasted or non? Recent iterations have burned and I'm wondering if that is the problem (or perhaps my dash i...

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Seared Salmon with Cinnamon and Chile Powder
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Sippity S.
Sippity S. June 12, 2015
I've always used toasted but I can't imagine it matters too much as sexyLAMBCHOPx it's just for a subtle bit of flavor complexity and is completely optional.
 
sexyLAMBCHOPx
sexyLAMBCHOPx June 12, 2015
Sippity Cup of course has the answer but when a recipe calls for a "dash" of sesame oil its for flavor only.
 
Susan W.
Susan W. June 10, 2015
You also are blackening the spices, so maybe you don't care for that? I actually never cook with sesame oil because of the low smoke point and I've been told many times that it looses it's flavor when cooked.
 
PieceOfLayerCake
PieceOfLayerCake June 10, 2015
I've only ever seen sesame oil used in quick stir-fries due to its volatile nature. If you're looking for that flavor, you can use the canola oil to sear it, and add it to the pan later, just to heat through with the fish. There are some oils I just steer clear of for high cooking in general.
 
hardlikearmour
hardlikearmour June 10, 2015
If you don't get an answer from Sippity Sup, sent him a private message. I don't know how significant the difference will be in smoke point when combined with the canola oil, but light sesame oil has a higher smoke point so theoretically would be less prone to causing burning. You could also try using avocado oil in place of the canola as it's smoke point is very high. I'd also consider turning your burner down a bit.
 
Jess L.
Jess L. June 10, 2015
Here is a handy dandy list of oils and smoke points. http://www.seriouseats.com/2014/05/cooking-fats-101-whats-a-smoke-point-and-why-does-it-matter.html

I personally use Coconut oil for everything for the Health Benefits. http://healthjess.com/coconut-oil-benefits-and-uses-guide/
 
Sippity S.
Sippity S. June 11, 2015
I use a "slick" of oil. Meaning it doesn't even puddle. The sesame is added as a "dash" (which I consider to be less than 1/8 a teaspoon) after the pan is hot. Maybe my directions don't make that clear. Someone else mentioned the "crust" and yes, that what I intended. .
 
HeatherM
HeatherM June 12, 2015
I can't seem to reply to Sippity Sup, so I'm responding here. Thanks - after the pan is hot definitely makes a difference! So you are using toasted sesame oil (the dark one) vs. plain (looks like canola)?
 
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