What do u think the reason he used sesame oil to cook MONGOLIAN TOFU?

i mean isn't it suppose to be cook with regular vegetable oil .

Plus anyone here have any idea if this is an original recipe or just a quick cook thing ? any suggestion of how to cook this dish correctly?



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KqpvmW5Aw4What do u think the reason he used sesame oil to cook MONGOLIAN TOFU?
Sesame oil adds a lot of flavor to any dish. It adds a strong nutty flavor. If you used veg. oil instead, it wouldn't taste as good.What do u think the reason he used sesame oil to cook MONGOLIAN TOFU?
IT CAN TAKE MORE HEAT WITHOUT BURNING
He probably used sesame oil for the flavor it adds to the dish.