Where to buy it
- Asian grocery store
- Korean online shop
- Large supermarkets with an Asian food section
Korean ingredient guide
How to buy and use Ottogi Sesame Oil
참기름
Ottogi Sesame Oil is one of those ingredients that makes Korean cooking at home easier. This guide explains how to use it, where to find it, and which recipes work well with it.
At a glance
- Buy: Asian grocery store, Korean online shop
- Use for: Korean home cooking, Banchan and side dishes, Easy everyday meals
- Tip: Check the ingredient list and flavor.
What is this ingredient?
Ottogi Sesame Oil is also a sesame oil that is frequently used by many Koreans. In Korea, sesame oil is often pressed directly from roasted sesame seeds in small traditional oil mills (Bangatgan), which is why many people prefer products from these mills over branded products. Nevertheless, "Ottogi" is the most well-known brand for sesame oil.
How to use it
- Korean home cooking
- Banchan and side dishes
- Easy everyday meals
What to check
- Check the ingredient list and flavor.
- Start with a small package if you are new to it.
- Store it according to the package instructions after opening.
Can you substitute it?
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
Recipes using this ingredient
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Ottogi Sesame Oil?
You can usually find Ottogi Sesame Oil in Asian grocery stores, Korean online shops, or larger supermarkets with a good Asian food section.
How do I use Ottogi Sesame Oil?
Korean home cooking, Banchan and side dishes, Easy everyday meals
Can I substitute Ottogi Sesame Oil?
If you cannot find it, use a simple alternative and adjust the flavor carefully. Fermented ingredients are often hard to replace exactly.
How should I store Ottogi Sesame Oil?
Always follow the package instructions. Many Korean pastes and opened products keep best sealed in the fridge.