spice

Mustard

In a nutshell

Mustard seeds and their products add sharpness and depth to dishes.

Flavor profile

warm2

sweet1

pungent3

bitter2

floral0

earthy1

citrus0

smoky0

Aroma: sharp, spicy

Origin: India

Forms: seeds, powder, paste

Storage: Refrigerate after opening; keep dry seeds airtight and cool.

Emulsify mustard with oil; mucilage proteins stabilize texture and sharpness.

Mustard-coated meats caramelize sugars into a flavorful crust when heated.

From the app

Step-by-step mode with timers, in the free app.

Honey. Honey tempers mustard's sharp heat for contrast.
Chicken thigh. Mustard's sharp tang cuts through the rich fat of chicken thigh.
Shallot. Mustard's pungency cuts through shallots' sweetness for contrast.
Vinegar. Mustard's lecithin helps emulsify vinegar and oil.
Pork Shoulder. Mustard adds a sharp contrast to pork shoulder's fattiness.
Maple Syrup. Mustard's acidity cuts maple syrup's sweetness, adding brightness to dressings.
Molasses. Molasses' sweetness tames mustard's heat, making a sweet-savory glaze.
Cheddar. Mustard's sharpness cuts through cheddar's rich, creamy density.
Black pepper. Black pepper adds earthy heat to mustard's tang.
Butter. Butter's fat dulls mustard's sting.

Mustard seeds and their products add sharpness and depth to dishes. Its strongest notes are pungent, with an aroma that is sharp, spicy.

Mustard pairs best with honey, chicken thigh, shallot, vinegar, pork shoulder. Honey tempers mustard's sharp heat for contrast.

Vinaigrette Flair: emulsify mustard with oil; mucilage proteins stabilize texture and sharpness.

Refrigerate after opening; keep dry seeds airtight and cool.

Heat reduces mustard's spicy elements.

The app's pantry mode suggests recipes from what you already have, and the Explore tab has every pairing as a game.