METHOD OF COOKING

How to cook mustard at home according to the best recipe

Mustard is a very versatile and original seasoning that can act as a component or marinade during cooking, or added as a separate sauce to a particular dish. Having its own rich taste, mustard successfully complements other ingredients in the dish, which makes it a popular condiment in cooking. We offer you the best recipe for homemade mustard with sharp flavors.

5 main secrets of delicious mustard

1. The main secret of making delicious mustard is to use high-quality mustard powder. First of all, pay attention to the expiration dates indicated on the package.
2. Mustard powder should be filled with hot water at a temperature of about 70ºC. If you fill the mustard with boiling water, it will have a bitter taste, and if cold water - the taste will be too light and will not be fully revealed.
3. To give mustard an exceptional flavor, add spices to it: cloves, cinnamon, ground black pepper, ginger, nutmeg.
4. After cooking, allow the mustard to infuse for a few hours so that its taste is fully revealed.
5. Store homemade mustard in a closed container in the fridge. Try to consume it for a couple of weeks. In case of prolonged storage, the aroma of mustard evaporates.

Recipe for spicy homemade mustard

Connoisseurs of sharp tastes will like this traditional recipe. It will taste best with fatty roasted or fried meat.

Cooking

Put the required amount of mustard powder in a jar and gradually pour hot water there, mixing thoroughly to obtain a homogeneous consistency. Seal the jar and leave it in a warm place for 8-10 hours. During this time, the mustard precipitates, and essential oils come to the surface. If they are partially or completely drained, the mustard will be less spicy. Add salt, vinegar and sugar to the mustard, mix well and leave in the fridge for another couple of hours.

INGRIDIENTS

• 6 tablespoons of mustard powder;
• 8 tablespoons of hot water;
• ½ teaspoon of apple vinegar;
•  ½ teaspoon of salt;
• 1 teaspoon of sugar.