dầu mè
Definitions
- Noun:
- Sesame oil: A vegetable oil extracted from sesame seeds, commonly used in cooking, especially in Asian cuisines. It is known for its distinctive nutty aroma and flavor.
- (Archaic/Dialectal): A term for the sesame plant itself or its medicinal uses, as noted in older botanical or medicinal contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Món gỏi cuốn này cần có một chút dầu mè để dậy mùi. (This spring roll salad needs a bit of sesame oil to enhance its aroma.)
- Bà nội tôi thường xào rau với dầu mè. (My grandmother often stir-fries vegetables with sesame oil.)
- Theo từ điển cũ, "dầu mè" còn chỉ cây thuốc. (According to an old dictionary, "dầu mè" also refers to a medicinal plant.)
Advanced Usage
- "Dầu mè đen": Black sesame oil, often made from roasted black sesame seeds, used for its stronger flavor and in certain traditional remedies.
- Dầu mè đen thường được dùng trong một số bài thuốc Đông y. (Black sesame oil is often used in some traditional Eastern medicine remedies.)
Variants and Related Words
- Dầu vừng: A more formal or alternative term for sesame oil, with the same meaning.
- "Dầu vừng" và "dầu mè" có nghĩa giống nhau. ("Dầu vừng" and "dầu mè" have the same meaning.)
- Hạt mè: Sesame seeds.
- Hạt mè là nguyên liệu để ép ra dầu mè. (Sesame seeds are the raw material for pressing sesame oil.)
Synonyms
- Sesame oil: The direct and most common English equivalent.
- Gingelly oil: A less common English term for sesame oil, often used in specific regional or historical contexts.
Related Phrases
- Dậy mùi bằng dầu mè: To enhance the aroma/flavor with sesame oil.
- Đầu bếp khuyên nên dậy mùi món ăn bằng dầu mè vào phút cuối. (The chef recommends enhancing the dish's flavor with sesame oil at the last minute.)
Related Idioms
(Note: "Dầu mè" itself is not typically found in Vietnamese idioms. Its usage is primarily literal, pertaining to the cooking ingredient.)