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Mustard at home powder is one of the popular condiments. Mustard got 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 seasoning in any supermarket or prepare it yourself. In this article you will learn how to make mustard at home, so that it tastes better than in the store.
The unique properties of mustard
The seeds of a plant contain various vitamins, trace elements, and essential oils. Frequent consumption of mustard enhances appetite, increases saliva production, and also normalizes the body's digestive processes. Grains of plants are good laxatives and have anti-inflammatory properties.
According to research by scientists, it has been proven that the product helps to absorb fats and improve digestion. Mustard is recommended to use for older people to improve metabolism. Also a small amount of it helps to cope with diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Grains of plants 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.
Recipes for making mustard from
powder The seasoning that is sold in a store has many preservatives, flavor enhancers and dangerous additives. To cook natural mustard yourself, you need only a few ingredients. If done correctly, the seasoning will be burning, fragrant and healthy.
There are many recipes for making mustard from powder. They all differ in taste and a set of ingredients. For cooking, you can use different varieties of grains. It can be both yellow and black and white. The taste, aroma and consistency of the finished product depends on their appearance.
Warm or hot water makes the seasoning soft and not so hot.
Classical mustard powder at home - one of the most popular recipes.
The uniqueness of the sauce is that it does not include spices and vinegar. This mustard will turn out fragrant and very thick.
Ingredients for preparation:
- white sugar - 2 tsp;
- mustard powder - 6 tsp;
- sunflower oil - 2 tsp;
- hot water - half a glass;
- lemon;
- chopped salt - 1 tsp.
Since the components will need to be thoroughly mixed, it is better to use a deep bowl. Put mustard powder in a jar and pour liquid. It is recommended to mix with a fork until you get a homogeneous mass without lumps. 
Cover the container with the mixture with cling film or foil. Top to make small holes with a toothpick. Put the vessel in a warm place for 12 hours. 
At the end of time, open the bowl. Liquid that has collected on the surface, gently drain into the sink. If this is not done, the seasoning will acquire the wrong consistency. 
Then, add sugar, salt and butter to the swollen powder. Mix well. After that, move it in a jar, put a piece of lemon on top and close the lid. Keep in the fridge.
In order to get homemade mustard powder in the home, it’s necessary to add some ground ginger.
The shelf life of the seasoning is small. So that the mixture does not dry out and always remains fragrant, in the cooking process you need to add a little pasteurized milk with a high percentage of fat. Seasoning is good for meat or lard. It can also improve the taste of the filler.
Unusual recipe for homemade mustard from
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 preparation process. Before you make mustard from mustard powder, you should know some secrets.
Will add a small amount of dry wine to seasoning spicy taste.
Mustard with honey is considered the most fragrant and tender. It gives a rich product and a pleasant aftertaste. This sauce goes well with fish and meat. World chefs use it in salads and egg dishes.
To prepare 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 to pass the powder through a sieve. Thus, it is well fluffed and gives a uniform consistency to the product. 
Add salt and water to mustard. Stir the mixture until smooth. If necessary, you can pour in some water. The correct is the mixture that has acquired a pasty form. 
Melt the honey in a microwave or in a water bath. It should become liquid and transparent. 
Pour honey into mustard mixture, add oil and lemon juice. Mix everything well. 
Pour the mixture into a jar and close the lid. In this form, leave for 4 days. The optimum temperature is 20C-22C.Then uncork, mix thoroughly and refrigerate.
In order to keep the cooked mustard from the powder at home for a long time, you need to put a piece of lemon on top.
Fruit mustard at home
For cooking, you can use either ready-made powder from the store or make it yourself. For this, the grains are ground in a coffee grinder and sifted through a sieve. The fruit recipe for homemade mustard powder is presented below.
Seasoning based on mashed apples is perfectly combined with baked lamb and cheese. Some use in the preparation of grapes, pears.
Ingredients for 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 cook mustard from mustard powder, you must first bake an apple. Remove the core from the fruit, wrap it in foil and send to the oven. Cook at 170 for 15 minutes. 
Peel the prepared apple. Baked fruit becomes soft and soft, so you can use a regular spoon for cleaning. Pulp grind through a sieve. In the mixture add the remaining components, except vinegar. Crush sugar and salt in a mortar. Mix thoroughly. 
Pore vinegar in a pore with a small stream. If desired, add some sugar. Mix well and place in jars. Season to keep in a cold place for two days, stirring every day. 
Properly cooked fruit mustard will have a sweetish taste. Compared to the classic recipe, this one will be less spicy. This miracle of cooking can even treat kids.
Mustard, cooked at home from powder, will be appropriate on any table. Properly made seasoning will not leave anyone indifferent. Therefore, in order for everything to work out at the highest level, one should adhere to the above recommendations and advice.
