sesame

• Planta herbácea anual erecta originaria de la India oriental, cultivada por sus semillas, que se usan para producir aceite de sésamo y se conocen como ajonjolí.

An East Indian annual erect herb cultivated for its seeds, which are used to produce sesame oil and are known as benniseed.

1. Sesame plantB1formalculinary

   A tropical plant (Sesamum indicum) cultivated for its small, flat seeds which are used as food and to extract oil.

   Sésamo, ajonjolí

   • Sesame is grown widely in India and Africa.
   • The farmer harvested the sesame plants in late summer.
   • Sesame seeds are rich in oil and protein.

   Sinónimosbennesesamum

2. Sesame seedsA2formalculinary

   The edible seeds of the sesame plant, used whole or ground in cooking and baking.

   Semillas de sésamo

   • She sprinkled sesame seeds on the salad.
   • Sesame seeds are a common topping for hamburger buns.
   • Tahini is a paste made from ground sesame seeds.

   Sinónimosbenne

3. Sesame oilB1formalculinary

   An oil extracted from sesame seeds, used in cooking and for flavoring dishes.

   Aceite de sésamo

   • Sesame oil adds a nutty flavor to stir-fries.
   • The recipe calls for a tablespoon of sesame oil.
   • Cold-pressed sesame oil is often used in Asian cuisine.