Homemade Mustard from Powder

Homemade mustard from powder is the strong, pungent Russian-style condiment that delivers a genuine bite: first pleasantly sharp on the tongue, then breathtakingly hot, and finally enough to bring tears to your eyes if you're not careful. Commercial mustards are usually diluted and milder, while this homemade version is the real thing. The technique relies on three precise steps: quality powder, the correct water temperature (50–60 °C), and the unusual water-seal maturing trick that draws out the bitterness while preserving the heat. The 4-hour total preparation is mostly hands-off, since you are simply waiting for the water seal to do its work. The result is a versatile condiment for meats, sausages and sandwiches, and a good marinade base, with the kind of genuine sinus-clearing strength that store-bought mustards lack.

• Time: 240 min
• Servings: 1

Source: recepty.mobi

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