Sesame Oil and Sesame Seed Substitutes for Sesame Allergies

Question

Hello. I am allergic to sesame and am wondering if you have a suggestion for an oil that would be a good substitution. I am also allergic to pecans, walnuts and Brazil nuts but can eat peanuts, almonds, pistachios, hazelnuts and cashews.  Would one of those nut oils be a good taste substitute for the sesame?. …And if I wanted to make za’atar could I just leave out the sesame seeds and still have it taste good?  Thank you!

Elizabeth Mindreau · Accepted Answer

Hello Clare B.,
At Milk Street we usually call for a roasted sesame oil for its characteristic nutty flavor in Asian dishes or as a finishing oil. Roasted peanut oil would be a good substitute.
For the sesame seed-free za'atar, you can substitute toasted cumin, coriander and/or poppy seeds for the sesame seeds.
The Milk Street Team

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