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Mustard
Mustards are plant species of the family Brassicaceae whose seeds are used as a condiment by mixing and grinding them with vinegar, water or other liquids. The leaves of mustards are edible and can be eaten as mustard greens.
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How does one convert dry mustard to prepared mustard?
Mustard, Dry Substitute. 1 tablespoon prepared mustard can be substituted for 1 teaspoon dry mustard. If you want to make dry mustard into prepared mustard, add cider vinegar a little at a time and depending on the amount of dry mustard you have. This does not create the kind of prepared mustard that French's sells. This mustard is more like those served with Asian foods and is pretty hot.
How many bottles of mustard for 100 hamburgers?
The number would variate on how much condiment is allotted per burger and what condiments are prefered by the people are eating the burgers. I would go to Sam's or a warehouse store like it and buy the commerical size of common condiments and go from there.
What are the benefit's of mustard?
Mustard greens originated in the Himalayan region, where they been grown and consumed for more than 5,000 years. Mustard greens are popular in many different cuisines, ranging from Chinese to Southern American. Like turnip greens, kale, and collards, they became an integral part of Southern cuisine during the times of slavery, serving as a substitute for the greens that were an essential part of Western African diets.
How long can you keep opened mustard in frig?
Kept out of direct sunlight (which causes photo degradation) it will stay good for years and will not be dangerous for decades. The vinegar content protects it from bacterial decomposition.
Plants like clover, alfalfa, and beans contain nodules in their roots and these nodules are full of nitrogen fixing bacteria. Plants that contain root nodules are called legumes. Fields are often planted with clover to increase the nitrogen content of the soil. Once the plants have grown they are ploughed back into the soil. As they decay, the nutrients they contain are released into the soil. One advantaged of using legumes is that they are a cheaper source of nitrogen for the soil than artificial fertilisers.
There are two main reasons for a farmer to plant mustard: 1) to grow a crop of mustard seed for the production of mustard, a condiment common in the US and Europe; 2) to have a "cover crop" to plow down for organic matter and nutrient content, to enrich the soil. Unlike legumes, mustard's only nitrogen content is that which it was able to draw from the soil.
No, mustard flour is just ground up mustard seeds. It's gluten-free. http://www.celiac.com/gluten-free/index.php?showtopic=42661
This mustard is made from the seeds of the mustard plant. Yellow mustard seeds.
What can you use instead of Dijon mustard?
If you're looking for a mustard substitute, you could try using ground Turmeric instead.
If you just don't have ground dry mustard, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of prepared mustard for 1 teaspoon of ground dry mustard. Keep in mind that the substitution will likely affect the moisture level of your recipe so you may want to hold back a couple of teaspoons of the liquid in your recipe.
How much mustard powder equals one and one half tablespoons of mustard seeds.?
1tablespoon prepared mustard = 1teaspoon of dried mustard
Can you substitute dry mustard for prepared yellow mustard in a recipe?
It depends on the recipe but prepared mustard usually has other ingredients in it besides mustard and water. Yellow mustard has turmeric to give it its yellow color. If you need to use prepared mustard use about 1 1/2 tablespoons for every teaspoon of dry mustard needed, and reduce liquids by 1 tablespoon. Results may or may not vary.
No one was credited with the invention of mustard. The mustard plant has been cultivated for thousands of years. The Romans were the first to use mustard as a spice and were probably the first ones to have experimented combining unfermented wine and crushed mustard seeds to create a mustard "sauce".
What nutrient does mustard contain?
Mustard seeds are rich in several nutrients, including protein, fiber, and healthy fats. They are also a good source of essential minerals such as calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, and selenium. Additionally, mustard contains antioxidants and compounds like glucosinolates, which may have health benefits. Overall, mustard can contribute to a balanced diet by providing a variety of essential nutrients.
How tall can a mustard plant grow?
mustard are not trees but bushes, they grow between 10 and 15 feet tall. The have the smallest of seeds, 1 - 2 mm in size
What is mustard an fruit or an vegetable?
Mustard seed is a spice and mustard is just a mustard seed concoction.
Can you substitute spicy brown mustard for yellow mustard?
It depends on what you are making. Brown mustard is often a coarser ground brown and white(yellow) mustard flour mixed with water and vinegar. Dijon mustard is a finely ground white mustard flour mixed with white wine. If using in a sauce the flavors might change slightly. If using as a condiment they definitely have different flavors.
Brown mustard is actually milder than white mustard.
English mustard is an extremely strong white mustard mixed with water.
Chinese mustard is white mustard, and ginger mixed with water.
Yellow mustard is white mustard and turmeric mixed with water or vinegar.
When are mustard greens in season?
Harvesting for greens -- anytime after the leaves have gained enough size for your preference, but before they get too tough or woody.
Harvesting for the seed -- Wait till the pods have dried enough to get almost "crackly", then gently pull them off the stems. The pods can then be rubbed between your hands to get the seed out. Mustard seed can also be combined if you have a large enough field.
Experienced cooks can smell and predict the staleness or freshness of the oil, mustard oil tends to get pungent in smell when its stale, the fresher the oil is more sharp smell is. Another way is to taste it and check for the freshness or adulteration in the oil. Adulterated bitter oil with sour taste can cause dropsy.
