香油

• Pinyin: xiāng yóu
• Desglose de hanzi: 香 = 禾 + 日 (grain in sun — fragrant); 油 = 氵 + 由 (water radical + origin — liquid pressed from plants)

Significado

Aceite de sésamo (aromático, normalmente tostado).

An essential finishing condiment in Chinese cuisine, added in small quantities just before serving to impart a rich, nutty aroma. Used in dumplings, cold dishes, noodle soups, and stir-fries. The toasted variety produces a deep amber oil with intense flavour, characteristic of Northern Chinese cooking.

Ejemplos

1. 凉拌黄瓜出锅前淋上几滴香油，整道菜的香气瞬间提升了一个层次。
2. 包饺子时在馅料中加入适量香油，既能锁住水分，又能让饺子更加香嫩多汁。
3. 他从小就习惯在面条里加一勺香油，多年来这个饮食习惯始终未曾改变。

Guía de uso

Contexto: cooking, food, culture

Tono: neutral

Correcto

• 做汤时出锅前滴几滴香油，汤的香气和鲜味会大幅提升，令人食欲倍增。(Adding a few drops of sesame oil to soup just before serving greatly enhances its aroma and umami, stimulating the appetite.)
• 这道凉菜一定要用香油调味，否则就失去了那股独特的芝麻香气。(This cold dish must be seasoned with sesame oil; without it, the distinctive sesame fragrance is entirely lost.)

Incorrecto

• 把香油涂在皮肤上保湿 — 香油 is a cooking ingredient; for skincare oils use 护肤油 or 精油 instead

Origen e historia

香 (fragrant) + 油 (oil) — fragrant oil; in culinary use specifically refers to sesame oil

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal