How to squeeze sesame oil

Sesame oil is a kind of oil that is consumed quite frequently in our daily life. Sesame oil has a fragrant taste and high nutritional value, so many people prefer to consume sesame oil. As for the production method of sesame oil, I believe many people do not know how it is extracted. Moreover, many machines are more advanced, and squeezing sesame oil no longer requires a lot of manual impact. Sesame oil is extracted by physical pressing, and is generally extracted by frying sesame seeds.

How to make sesame oil at home

(1) Screening. First use a fine sieve to remove dust and debris from the sesame seeds, and then use a dustpan to remove dust and unripe seeds.

(2) Rinse. Fill a plate or jar with water, pour in the sesame seeds, stir for 10 to 15 minutes, remove the debris floating on the water, then take out the sesame seeds, place them on a fine-mesh sieve to drain the water and soak them for at least half an hour.

(3) Roasted sesame seeds. Roast the washed sesame seeds in an iron pan. At the beginning, because there is a lot of water, the fire should be stronger and the stirring should be even. After the large amount of steam in the pot disappears, turn to low heat. Stir frequently and evenly to prevent the sesame seeds from burning. Keep frying until the sesame seeds turn reddish brown when crushed by hand. Sprinkle in 2.0% to 2.5% cold water by weight of the sesame seeds and continue frying while serving.

(4) Blow away the smoke. The temperature of the sesame seeds just out of the pot is very high. Although the temperature has dropped to about 150℃ after sprinkling a little water, it still needs to be cooled down, otherwise the sesame seeds will easily burn and affect the quality of the sesame oil. You can put the sesame seeds out of the pot in a winnowing basket, and drop the sesame seeds from a high place into the basket. At the same time, blow cool wind from the side to disperse the smoke and dust, lower the temperature, blow away the sesame bran, and get relatively pure cooked sesame seeds.

Benefits of Sesame Oil

Among many seasonings, sesame oil is like a magician. No matter how bad the dish is, adding some sesame oil will immediately make it fragrant and whet your appetite. From a nutritional point of view, middle-aged and elderly people should eat more sesame oil. Because the rich aroma of sesame oil can increase appetite, it can also moisturize the intestines and treat constipation. At the same time, eating sesame oil can soften blood vessels, remove age spots, and prevent hair loss and premature graying of hair for middle-aged and elderly people. Especially for people who like to smoke and drink, long-term use of sesame oil can protect the gums and mouth.

When is the best time to eat sesame oil?

1. Drink half a spoonful of sesame oil every night before going to bed and after getting up in the morning to treat bronchitis and constipation.

2. If you suffer from periodontitis, bad breath, tonsillitis, or bleeding gums, taking half a spoonful of sesame oil every day can relieve the symptoms.

3. When a fish bone is stuck in the esophagus, drink some sesame oil. The fish bone can slide through the esophageal mucosa and be easily discharged from the body.

4. Regular consumption of sesame oil can help prevent and treat arteriosclerosis and resist aging.

5. If used to fry food or prepare cold dishes, it can remove the fishy smell and produce a wonderful fragrance. If used to prepare Chinese medicine, it has the effects of clearing away heat, detoxifying, cooling blood and relieving pain.