Cooking delicious mustard powder at home

Homemade mustard powder is one of the most popular spices. Mustard gained its fame long ago. It is widely used in America, Russia and other countries. This seasoning is added to various snacks, salads, meat.

Due to its unique properties, it is used both in medicine and in cooking. You can buy the seasoning in any supermarket or prepare it yourself. In this article, you will learn how to make mustard at home to make it tastier than in the store.

Unique properties of mustard

The seeds of the plant contain various vitamins, trace elements, essential oils. Frequent consumption of mustard increases appetite, increases saliva production, and also normalizes the body's digestive processes. The grains of the plant are a good laxative and have anti-inflammatory properties.

According to research by scientists, it has been proven that the product helps in the absorption of fats and improve digestion. Mustard it is recommended to use for elderly people to improve metabolism. Also, a small amount of it helps to cope with diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Plant grains are rich in:

• potassium;
• calcium;
• zinc;
• iron;
• vitamin A;
• other trace elements.

Mustard is a unique spice that can be consumed even by pregnant women. It is prohibited only if it causes an allergic reaction.

Mustard powder recipes

The seasoning that is sold in the store contains many preservatives, flavor enhancers and dangerous additives. To prepare natural mustard yourself, you only need a few ingredients. If done correctly, the seasoning will turn out to be burning, aromatic and healthy.

There are many recipes for making mustard powder. They all differ in taste and set of ingredients. You can use different types of beans for cooking. It can be yellow, black and white. The taste, aroma and consistency of the finished product depend on their type.

Warm or hot water makes the seasoning softer and less pungent.

The classic homemade mustard mustard is one of the popular recipes.

The uniqueness of the sauce is that it does not contain spices and vinegar. This mustard will turn out fragrant and very thick.

Cooking ingredients:

• white sugar - 2 teaspoon;
• mustard powder - 6 teaspoon;
• sunflower oil - 2 teaspoon;
• hot water - half a glass;
• lemon;
• chopped salt - 1 teaspoon.

Since the components will need to be mixed thoroughly, it is better to use a deep bowl. Put mustard powder into a vessel and pour over the liquid. It is recommended to stir with a fork until a homogeneous mass without lumps is obtained.

Cover the container with the mixture with cling film or foil. Make small holes on top with a toothpick. Place the vessel in a warm place for 12 hours.

At the end of the time, open the bowl. Gently drain the liquid that has collected on the surface into the sink. If this is not done, the seasoning will acquire the wrong consistency.

Then add sugar, salt and oil to the swollen powder. Stir the mixture well. After that, move it into a jar, put a slice of lemon on top and close with a lid. Store in the refrigerator.

To make the mustard from the powder "vigorous" at home, you will need to add a little ground ginger to the composition.

The seasoning has a short shelf life. To prevent the mixture from drying out and always remain fragrant, during the preparation process, add a little pasteurized milk with a high percentage of fat. The seasoning works well with meat or lard. She is also able to improve the taste of aspic.

An unusual recipe for homemade mustard powder

There are several ways to change the taste of the finished product. In order not to spoil the seasoning, you should follow the recommendations during the cooking process. Before making mustard from mustard powder, there are some secrets worth knowing.

A small amount of dry wine will give the seasoning a spicy flavor.

Mustard with honey is considered the most fragrant and tender. It gives richness to products and a pleasant aftertaste. This sauce goes well with fish and meat. World chefs use it in salads and egg dishes.

To make mustard with honey from powder at home, you need:

• 50 ml of water;
• 10 gr. fine salt;
• 50 gr. mustard seed powder;
• 50 gr. honey (buckwheat);
• a tablespoon of lemon juice;
• a tablespoon of sunflower oil.

The first thing to do is pass the powder through a sieve. Thus, it fluffs up well and gives a uniform consistency to the product.

Add salt and water to the mustard. Stir the mixture until smooth. If necessary, you can pour in a little water. The correct mixture is the one that has acquired a pasty form.

Melt honey in the microwave or in a water bath. It should become liquid and transparent.

Pour honey into the mustard mixture, add oil and lemon juice. Mix everything well.

Pour the resulting mixture into a jar and close the lid. Leave in this form for 4 days. The optimum temperature is 20⁰C -22⁰C. Then uncork, mix thoroughly and refrigerate.

To keep the prepared mustard from powder at home for a long time, you need to put a slice of lemon on top.

Fruit mustard at home

For cooking, you can use either ready-made powder from the store, or make it yourself. To do this, the beans are ground in a coffee grinder and sieved through a sieve. A fruit recipe for homemade mustard powder is presented below.

The apple puree seasoning goes well with baked lamb and cheese. Some people use grapes and pears in cooking.

Ingredients for the fruit recipe:

• one sweet apple;
• mustard powder - one tablespoon;
• sunflower oil - one tablespoon;
• apple cider vinegar - two tablespoons;
• brown sugar - one teaspoon;
• lemon juice - one teaspoon;
• cinnamon;
• salt.

To make mustard from mustard powder, you must first bake the apple. Remove the core from the fruit, wrap in foil and send to the oven. Cook at 170⁰ for 15 minutes.

Peel the cooked apple. The baked fruit becomes tender and soft, so you can use a spoon to clean it. Grind the pulp through a sieve. Add the rest of the ingredients to the mixture, except for vinegar. Grind sugar and salt in a mortar. Mix the mixture thoroughly.

Pour vinegar in a small trickle. You can add some sugar if desired. Mix everything well and put in jars. Keep the seasoning in a cold place for two days, stirring every day.

Fruit mustard, when cooked correctly, will taste sweet. Compared to the classic recipe, this one will be less spicy. You can even treat kids to this miracle of cooking.

Homemade mustard powder will go well on any table. A properly made seasoning will not leave anyone indifferent. Therefore, in order for everything to work out at the highest level, you should adhere to the above recommendations and tips.

Video recipe for making hot mustard powder