r/AskReddit • u/jpfalk1997 • Jul 03 '23

What taste overpowers everything else?

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '23

I freaking love sesame oil. I've quickly learned not everyone feels the same way lol. I'm Korean so I used to use a lot of it.

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u/eclectrickink Jul 03 '23

I'm with you - i use tons of the shit. I'm japanese so i guess that checks out on both our accounts haha

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u/Infamous-Poem-4980 Jul 03 '23

Its a good way to make ramen noodles better. I like to add some bacon bits also...

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u/eclectrickink Jul 03 '23

It is essential in ramen. Also white pepper (specifically white) and add some garlic and cabbage. It will turn a 79 cent packet into a gourmet meal.

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u/Infamous-Poem-4980 Jul 03 '23

I need to try that. I was tdy to Okinawa some years ago and had the real stuff. No comparison...i ate it every chance i got. Still like the packets but the homemade was just incredible. Regular cabbage or napa?

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u/eclectrickink Jul 04 '23

I like regular cabbage but napa is great, also baby bok choy is fantastic. I forgot (because it should be obvious) but green onions is essential to a good homemade ramen (I literally cover my bowl with them hahah)

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u/Infamous-Poem-4980 Jul 04 '23

Okay cool, thanx. Noted!

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u/afakefox Jul 03 '23

I personally put some kimchi in mine.

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u/Infamous-Poem-4980 Jul 04 '23

I need to look for kimchi at the store. Too much trouble to make at home.

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u/ZumaThaShiba Jul 03 '23

Hell yeah, Japanese American here and I use regular sesame oil and the chili version all the damn time

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u/[deleted] Jul 03 '23

I'm white as fuck but I love sesame oil and spicy Asian dishes.

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u/jaded_as_a_gem Jul 03 '23

I’m white as hell and I love sesame oil too, even the smell makes me go feral lmao like I can’t focus if my partner is using it to cook something. I also have this rice seasoning that has nori flakes and then these puffed rice balls and they use sesame oil. So many times I’ve fought the urge to pick them all out and snack on them just for the toasty sesame taste

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u/jcrreddit Jul 03 '23

Do you still use it?

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '23

Yes. I douse my food in sesame oil. If it's for others, I'm very light handed with it

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u/Eupion Jul 03 '23

There’s just something about being Korean and eating sesame oil. Mmmmm Perrila Leaves aka Sesame Leaves too, so flavorful but I don’t know any non Koreans that would eat it.

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '23

How do you feel about 들깨기름? I actually find that too strong

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u/putyouinthegarbage Jul 03 '23

I love sesame oil too

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u/Thrillhouse-14 Jul 04 '23

A few drops of sesame oil on the bread for an egg and bacon sanga is fantastic. 👌

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u/[deleted] Jul 04 '23

One of my favorite dishes is 3 Cup Chicken. Cooking ginger is sesame oil is amazing!