Mustard typically comes in one or two flavors for most people. A time for everybody to learn about new kinds of mustards would be August 7, which is National Mustard Day. You can go all out and make your own mustard, or you can try using mustard in a new way.
The basics of mustard
The mustard plant gives off four mustard seeds. White, yellow, brown and black are the four kinds of seeds. The seeds are turned into a paste by being crushed and mixed with a liquid. Most yellow American mustard is crushed yellow mustard seeds mixed with tumeric and vinegar. Making your own mustard is easy — just get mustard seeds ( in the spice aisle) , crush them and mix with vinegar and whichever else you would like. Homemade mustard is generally really spicy.
Why National Mustard Day is special
National Mustard Day helps individuals learn more about mustard. Mustard can be stored anywhere because it is an antibacterial product. It can combine oil and water as an emulsifier. Unstable sauces like Béarnaise can have curdling stopped with some dry mustard powder. Mustard by itself sells about $ 300 million in groceries.
Your own National Mustard Day
Even if you aren’t too adventurous in the kitchen, you are able to nevertheless celebrate National Mustard Day. Mustard is more than just a paste to spread on your sandwich. Try mixing your favorite mustard — prepared or homemade — into a variety of new treats. Here are some things to try:
Fix up honey mustard
Mix together the very same amount of brown mustard and honey. With just a little bit of oil mixed in, honey mustard could be a salad dressing.
Grilling with mustard
Start by mixing together some salt, pepper, sugar, and mustard seed. Use it as a dry rub on beef, chicken or Portobello mushrooms for grilling.
