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Questions tagged [mustard]

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Why is mustard irritating for me?

I thought I bought mustard, but when I put it on a hot dog and ate it, it didn't taste like mustard. It irritated my nose and sent a shockwave through my skull. So I bought a different brand, but there was not much difference. I feel that…
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Which regions of the world prefer mustard in their mayonnaise?

I recently moved from Poland to Canada and was shocked to find that I found every mayonnaise I tried in Canada tasteless. So I compared the ingredients labels of the ones I tried here to the ones I knew from Poland, and the biggest difference I…
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English mustard vs. "german" mustard

I am from Germany and I want to cook a recipe that has "English mustard" in it. I don't really know the difference between different kinds of mustard. For example, the mustard I mostly use here in Germany is this…
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What islands use a cooking technique that starts with sugar and hot sauce in the pan?

I had a roommate many years ago that was from a Caribbean island, but I don't remember which one. His general technique for cooking almost anything was to start with a hot saute pan, add oil, a good amount of sugar, and a homemade hot sauce that had…
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How is mustard made?

I'd like to make mustard soon. What's the basic process to start with?
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Is there a way to ferment mustard seeds for homemade mustard?

I have a recipe for mustard that calls for fermented mustard seeds - is there a way to ferment them at home?
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What is the difference between whole grain mustard and regular yellow mustard?

Is there any taste differences between whole grain mustard and regular yellow mustard? Is the difference primarily in terms of texture and composition of each mustard? Also, could each be used interchangeably?
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Why does my homemade mustard thicken only some of the time?

For the first time in many years, there are enough red bell peppers in the harvest for me to make this recipe for roasted red pepper mustard, which I have made off and on for 20 years or so. It's been a long time since I've made it, and there's one…
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Is there a substitute for Dijon mustard and if so, what is it?

Can I substitute a small amount of say, hot english mustard for Dijon, or is there some other alternative. (Of course I will get some soon, but right now i have none, and was wondering if i can make do with something else)
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Would pastes made from vinegar and seeds other than mustard seeds be palatable?

I've started making mustard at home recently and wondered if I could make similar preparations from vinegar and other seeds, for example fenugreek. The result I'm trying to achieve is a palatable paste made from vinegar and a seed or seeds other…
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How can I tone down the heat in hot oriental mustard, without making it sweet/significantly altering flavor?

I recently attempted to mix up my own hot oriental mustard using a powder, bought in the local supermarket. (S & B Oriental Hot Mustard) Following the directions on the can. I mixed with water only. I found that, I could not put enough water in the…
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How to make a mustard sauce for salmon steak?

I'd like to make a sauce for salmon steak, using a whole grain mustard. I would make a roux-based white sauce but I'd like something healthier because the roux has a lot of butter in it. Any ideas of what else I could use to make the sauce?
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Alternatives to mustard oil?

Is there an accessible, legal product in the USA that will impart the sinus-tingling sensation of mustard when preparing spice blends for Indian cooking? No sooner did I discover the sinus-heating magic of cold-pressed mustard oil than I learned…
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How to salvage bitter homemade mustard?

I made some mustard but it turned out bitter. I saw similar question here but their case was a bit different than mine. I used only small yellow seeds. Didn't use any dark ones. Which is supposed to make my mustard mellow. Here is the recipe I…
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Bread and butter pickles without mustard seed

I would like to make bread and butter pickles. I already have the sliced cucumbers, onion, and salt sitting in the fridge! However, my son is allergic to all forms of mustard. Can I simply leave the mustard seed out or is there something else it can…
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