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Walnut Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp
Toasted type; strong flavor so use less
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vegan sesame oil
substitute.
10 vegan substitutes for sesame oil — top pick Walnut Oil at 100% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
top substitutes
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Almond Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1/2 tbsp
Light sesame only; toasted is too strong
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Olive Oil
10.01 cup : 1 cup
Use light sesame for cooking, toasted to finish
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Hazelnut Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Nutty aromatic oil for finishing; 1:1 swap in dressings and cold dishes, not for high heat
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Flaxseed Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Nutty finishing oil; only for drizzling and dressings, breaks down quickly when heated
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Mustard Oil
10.01 tbsp : 1 tbsp
Pungent Indian oil with bold flavor; use in stir-fries and dressings, heat before using
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07
Peanut Oil
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Strong flavor, best for Asian dishes in small amounts
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08
Sunflower Oil
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Use light/refined sesame for neutral taste
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09
Tahini
5.01 cup : 1/4 cup
For flavor only, not as thickener or spread
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10
Vegetable Oil
5.01 cup : 1 cup
Use light/refined, not toasted for cooking
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pitfalls to avoid
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Walnut Oil: Intense walnut taste — use half the amount
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Walnut Oil: Low smoke point — do not use for frying
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Almond Oil: Light sesame for cooking only, toasted burns at 350F
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Hazelnut Oil: Low smoke point — finishing and cold use only
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Flaxseed Oil: Degrades at pan heat; poor choice for french toast
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Flaxseed Oil: Degrades at pan heat; poor choice for pancakes
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Flaxseed Oil: Degrades at pan heat; poor choice for waffles
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Flaxseed Oil: Degrades at pan heat; poor choice for omelet
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Flaxseed Oil: Will smoke and turn bitter in a hot wok
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Flaxseed Oil: Breaks down above 225F — never heat or fry
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Mustard Oil: Pungent mustard heat overwhelms delicate dishes
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Mustard Oil: Smokes at lower temp than sesame — avoid high-heat stir-fry
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Peanut Oil: Strong peanut aroma replaces sesame's nuttiness
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Tahini: Thick paste — thin with oil before using as liquid sub
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Tahini: Cannot coat a pan or deep-fry