Roasting sesame seed releases oil which gets absorbed into the seeds, giving them a milder flavour which goes well with rice and other dishes and adding richness to sauces since it has a higher smoke point than olive or sunflower oils. To prepare toasted sesame oil, first dry roast the sesame seeds in a pan over medium temperatures. When it starts smoking lightly, turn down the heat to low and let it sizzle for 10-15 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the oil through cheesecloth over the top. Be careful not to inhale it directly because it contains sesameseed oil vapours. This method works perfectly with Asian cuisine