Yellow mustard seeds

Description

Mustard seeds are small, round seeds from various mustard plants, ranging in color from yellowish-white to black. There are at least 40 different mustard plants, the most common being black mustard, brown Indian mustard, and white mustard.

These seeds are a rich source of oil, magnesium, omega-3, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B, and protein. The selenium they contain, for example, is a mineral that reduces asthma and rheumatoid arthritis symptoms and helps prevent cancer. Black mustard is the spiciest, while white (actually yellow) is the mildest and is used to make yellow American mustard. Meanwhile, brown mustard, which is actually dark yellow, is used for Dijon mustard. White mustard seeds are mainly used in European and American cuisine, either fresh or toasted.

USAGE: Yellow mustard seeds are most commonly used for pickling and preserving, or when cooking beef and vegetables. They’re also great for salmon, chicken, millet, and rice. By grinding fresh seeds and soaking them in wine vinegar or water, you can make your own mustard. Combined with honey, they create a zesty, sweet sauce.

MANASGARŠAS.LV RECOMMENDATION: Try making an aromatic mustard-honey marinade for chicken. Grind the mustard seeds and add cold water (let the ground seeds soak for 10-15 minutes). Then add honey (equal to the amount of mustard seeds) and a bit of high-quality oil. You can enrich the marinade with chopped herbs, garlic, pepper, and salt. Coat the meat with this mixture.