Horiuchi Oil Mill Traditional Pressed Oil [First Oil] Gold Sesame Oil 105g

Horiuchi Oil Mill, founded in 1947, delivers sesame oil made with a particular manufacturing process. Horiuchi Oil Mill is located in Hikawa-cho, Yatsushiro-gun, Kumamoto Prefecture. Since the company was founded, it has remained true to the traditional "traditional pressing method" and "first pressing." In terms of productivity and efficiency, this is not an easy method, but our predecessors have believed that this method is the most suitable for producing genuine oil, and we promise to continue to protect it in the future.

The raw material for "Gold Sesame Oil" is golden sesame, which has the strongest aroma and flavor among sesame seeds. After selection, the oil is extracted using a "pressing method" that applies pressure to the raw material, which is rare these days. The roasting process to maximize the aroma is a technique that Horiuchi Oil has cultivated for generations, in which the condition, size, and humidity of the sesame are assessed and the heat is adjusted. The fragrant aroma of sesame is so strong that even people in the neighborhood know that "sesame seeds are being pressed today."

The thoroughly roasted sesame seeds are immediately placed in a press and pressed out. Pressuring the raw material only once is called "first pressing" or "first oil." Horiuchi Oil believes that this method is closest to the natural taste and has been adhering to it ever since.
Freshly pressed oil contains impurities such as fruit skins, so it is washed with hot water. Hot water is added to the oil and stirred thoroughly. After leaving it for a while, it will separate into oil and water. At this time, the impurities will sink to the bottom, so once the oil and water have been completely separated, the water is drained from the bottom.
This process changes the texture of the oil, so it is an important step that must be done carefully. After removing the water, the oil is passed through fine filter paper and filtered slowly, drop by drop. "Every drop" is the soul that Horiuchi Oil Mill has always treasured.

○How to enjoy: This sesame oil is easy to use and has just the right amount of aroma and sweetness. Use it for stir-frying, adding flavor to dishes, dressings, namul, and other dishes. Adding a little to pork soup will add a nice aroma and make it delicious.