sesame

• Planta herbácea anual de caule ereto, originária da Índia Oriental, cultivada por suas sementes, usadas na produção de óleo de gergelim. As sementes também são conhecidas como gergelim.

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.

   Gergelim

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbennesesamum

2. Sesame seedsA2formalculinary

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

   Gergelim

   • 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.

   Sinônimosbenne

3. Sesame oilB1formalculinary

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

   Óleo de gergelim

   • 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.