General
Description:
McCormick Whole Yellow Mustard Seed is less pungent and more mellow,
with an intial floral sweetness. Specially made for chefs to inspire
extraordinary menus and deliver consistent recipes. It is an excellent
spice base for developing custom flavors, creating a unique flavor when
mixed with lemon or horseradish. Experiment with dry mustard blends
using chili powder, chives, basil, or mint with ground yellow mustard
seeds. To make a mustard paste, allow mustard mixed with water to stand
10-30 minutes to achieve full flavor. Recipe favorites include dirty
martini steak kabobs, mango mustard glazed salmon, and mustard seed
crusted chicken with vermouth sauces.
Serving Suggestions:
Mustard Seed's hot and spicy flavor enhances meats, fish, fowl, sauces,
and salad dressings. Whole Mustard Seed may be used in pickling or in
boiling vegetables such as cabbage or sauerkraut. Brown Mustard Seeds
are an important flavoring in Indian dishes.
Preparation:
Before using, mix Mustard Powder with water to form a paste. It takes
about 10 minutes for the mustard flavor to develop. Use in foods
needing flavor highlights. Unlike other pungent spices, Mustard's
flavor does not build or persist. Mustard helps emulsify liquids - use
in salad dressing recipes to help blend oil and vinegar and add a spicy
zip