Mustard is such a wonderful spice and one cannot get enough of it. Mustard paste can be used with any food. The simplest way to make mustard paste is to powder the seeds and mix them with a little water. However, when you mix the mustard powder with water, sometimes it changes its color from yellow to brown loses its pungency. In some cases it might even taste bitter.
It would be a better idea to make mustard paste by adding some form of citric acid, glacial acetic acid, or some sweetening agent. This way, the pungency is not lost. In some cuisines which use a lot of mustard, the seeds are powdered and then mixed with vinegar. Alternately the seeds can be ground with the vinegar, and then the paste used.
One method of making paste for meat roast is to combine powdered brown mustard, wine, minced garlic, herbs of your choice, and freshly ground ginger in a bowl. In some cases, black mustard is finely ground and sieved with a small amount of white mustard. A little wheat flour is added to improve texture. This dry powder is stored in air-tight containers and mixed with water just before use. It takes about 10 minutes for the flavor to develop.
In France, black mustard is finely ground and mixed with sour grape juice and salt. This mustard paste is pungent, sour and quite salty and complements broiled or roasted meats. A milder form of mustard paste would be to use white mustard seeds. The paste is made by adding vinegar, sugar and herbs and spices of your choice.
Mustard paste can be made from coarsely ground white mustard seeds and mix it with honey and other herbs. A quick paste could be made of ground white mustard seeds with tarragon. A very pungent paste of mustard is made by grinding together dried red chillies, black mustard seeds, garlic, green mango and salt. This powder is then made into a paste by adding water or vinegar. This paste can be used while cooking meat, Indian style.
Mustard paste is used with sandwiches, and as a dip for egg rolls and dumplings. It is a very versatile paste and goes well with all foods. Add a little sweetened mustard paste to roast lamb. It adds to the taste. Mustard paste is used to spice up a mixed vegetable dish where all the vegetables are lightly broiled and tossed with mustard paste. Grilled fish tastes great with mustard paste.
Mustard is such a wonderful spice and one cannot get enough of it. Mustard paste can be used with any food. The simplest way to make mustard paste is to powder the seeds and mix them with a little water. However, when you mix the mustard powder with water, sometimes it changes its color from yellow to brown loses its pungency. In some cases it might even taste bitter.
