When to use sesame oil in Korean
Korean: 참기름[ cham-gi-reum ]
When to use it
Sesame oil (참기름) is a fragrant oil made from sesame seeds. People use it in Korean food to add a rich, nutty flavor. You often see it in dishes like bibimbap, namul, and kimbap.
Example sentences
엄마가 나물에 참기름을 넣어요.
Mom puts sesame oil in the seasoned vegetables.
비빔밥에 참기름을 조금 넣어 주세요.
Please add a little sesame oil to the bibimbap.
이 참기름 냄새가 정말 좋아요.
This sesame oil smells really nice.
저는 시장에서 참기름 한 병을 샀어요.
I bought a bottle of sesame oil at the market.
점심에 참기름을 넣은 김밥을 먹었어요.
I ate kimbap with sesame oil for lunch.
캠핑에서 버섯에 참기름을 뿌렸어요.
At the campsite, I poured sesame oil on the mushrooms.
