芝麻是一种常用于烹饪的植物。

The ___sesame plant is commonly used in cooking.

我在炒饭上撒了一些芝麻增添香气。

I sprinkled some ___sesame seeds on the fried rice for extra aroma.

这句暗号就像芝麻开门，让我们进入了私人派对。

The secret phrase worked like ___sesame, letting us into the private party.