When you are making a recipe that calls for sesame oil and you do not have any, this substitute works best as an alternative. Replace sesame oil with this homemade recipe substitution for an easy swap.
In a small dry saute pan, toast the sesame seeds over medium heat. Stir to ensure both sides start to brown and watch carefully so they do not burn. This should take about 2 minutes.
When they are a light golden brown, they are ready for the olive oil. Add the olive oil and turn the stove to low. (for toasted sesame oil, cook the seeds a bit longer until they are a dark brown color but not burnt)
Let the sesame seeds and olive oil warm over low heat for 5 minutes. Stir it occasionally. Turn off the heat and let cool.
Using a fine-meshed sieve, strain the seeds from the oil over a small bowl. Reserve the seeds as a garnish if needed for your recipe, otherwise, discard.
2 Tablespoons of sesame seed infused olive oil is the perfect sesame oil substitute. If not using immediately, store in an air-tight container in a cupboard counter in a cool dark location for up to 2 days.