What Can I Substitute for Sesame Oil and Peanuts in Asian Foods?
My daughter is allergic to all forms of sesame and peanuts. What can I use in stir fries to substitute for sesame oil yet maintain a nice Asian flavour?
Dr. Gourmet Says...
This
is a bit of a challenge and I don't feel you will get all the flavor that
comes with sesame oil with any alternative oil. Your best bet would be
to use an oil with less flavor such as canola or grapeseed oil and find
the Asian flavor in other ways.
Some good suggestions for stir fry recipes would be soy or tamari sauce, Chinese mustard, fresh ginger, wasabi, lemongrass, lime, cardamom and cilantro.
Thanks for writing.
Timothy S. Harlan, M.D.
Dr. Gourmet