Ingredient substitution guide

Best substitutes for toasted sesame oil

Best swap for toasted sesame oil: Chili sesame oil, 1:1; adds heat - omit if heat is unwanted.

How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy

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What can I use instead of Toasted Sesame Oil?

The best swap for Toasted Sesame Oil is Chili Sesame Oil, 1:1; adds heat - omit if heat is unwanted. Another option is Plain Sesame Oil with Toasted Seeds, toast and crush seeds into neutral sesame oil to rebuild the aroma. The table below also lists Walnut Oil, 3 swaps in all.

All 3 swaps for toasted sesame oil, best first.
Swap	Ratio and notes
Chili sesame oil	1:1; adds heat - omit if heat is unwanted
Plain sesame oil with toasted seeds	toast and crush seeds into neutral sesame oil to rebuild the aroma
Walnut oil	1:1 as a finishing oil; nutty but not sesame Diet and health: Contains tree nuts.

Source and limits

These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated October 24, 2026. We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.

The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:

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