TOASTED SESAME OIL is an indispensable ingredient for any well-stocked pantry, especially for the home cook interested in Asian food. Be aware that toasted sesame oil is a very different product than the sesame oil you find in the aisle next to other vegetable-based oils. Toasted sesame oil is a dark amber color with a deep nutty aroma. It is most often used at the end of the cooking process lest its deep flavors are lost.