French Style Mustard Food

GRAINY FRENCH STYLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Crack the mustard seeds in a coffee or spice grinder - do not pulverize them just crack them.
• Stir in enought vinegar to make a thick paste.
• Combine mustard powder with the salt, stir in enough beer to make a thick paste.
• Mix the two pastes together and add enough beer to make a smooth pasty consistency.
• Place in a closed jar and store in the fridge.

FRENCH STYLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine mustard, sugar& salt.
• Combine the eggs and vinegar and add slowly to the dry mixture, stir constantly Cook over moderate heat, stirring all the while until it thickens and is smooth If it is not completely smooth use a whisk.
• Cool the put into a jar& refrigerate.

MUSTARD CHICKEN RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 F.
• Season chicken with salt, pepper and rub with both mustards.
• In a Dutch oven or big oven-proof skillet melt butter on a medium high heat. Add chicken and brown from both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a plate.
• To the same pan add shallot and onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
• Add chicken stock, scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan.
• Add thyme and bay leaves and bring a mixture to a boil.
• Stir in Crème Fraîche and return chicken back to the pan.
• Cook uncovered in the oven for 50-60 minutes until chicken is completely cooked through and no longer pink in the middle.
• Garnish with parsley and serve immediately!

BASIC FRENCH VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together the shallots, vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt; let the mixture stand 10 minutes. Whisk in the mustard, then add the oil in a very slow, thin, steady stream, whisking constantly until the dressing is emulsified. Season with fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. DO AHEAD: The vinaigrette can be prepared ahead and refrigerated, in an airtight container, up to 1 week.

DIJON MUSTARD

Steps:

• Soak and refrigerate mustard seeds: In a small plastic container or glass bowl (do not use metal), soak the mustard seeds in 5 1/2 ounces of the distilled white vinegar. Cover and set in the refrigerator for 12-24 hours. Soaking allows the mustard seeds to soften and plump up, which will make them break down easier during the blending process.
• Strain the mustard seeds: Using a sieve, strain the mustard seeds, and discard any vinegar. The liquid will be too bitter to use.
• Blend the mustard seeds: Place the strained mustard seeds in a blender. Add the remaining 1 1/2 ounces of distilled white vinegar, white wine, sugar, and salt into the blender as well. Blend at a low setting for 20 seconds, then slowly increase to a high setting and blend for 15 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the blender. The consistency of the mustard will have thickened slightly. Blend at low setting for 15 seconds, slowly increasing to a high setting and blend for 20 to 30 seconds. The consistency will be similar to a thick cake batter. If you prefer a smoother texture, blend for another 20 to 30 seconds at a medium to high setting.
• Chilling and storing the mustard: Transfer the mustard to a glass jar or plastic container and cover and refrigerate for 24 hours. The mustard is quite bitter immediately after blending and needs time for the bitterness to diminish. It will keep for up to 6 months in the refrigerator.

HOMEMADE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Place the mustard seeds, vinegar, white wine and 2 teaspoons of sea salt in a glass bowl and cover with clingfilm. Set aside for 3 days.
• On the third day, place all the ingredients in a food processor, picking the tarragon leaves first, then blitz until smooth. Add a few splashes of water to loosen, if needed.
• Taste, adjust the seasoning if necessary, then store in a sterelised jar - it will keep in the fridge for up to a month.

FRENCH'S MUSTARD RECIPE (COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Whisk until smooth.
• When mixture comes to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes, stirring often.
• Remove pan from heat.
• Leave uncovered for 1 minute, then cover pan with a lid until cool.
• Chill and store in a covered container.

CONDIMENT ESSENTIALS: FRENCH STYLE DIJON MUSTARD

Steps:

• 1. PREP/PREPARE
• 2. This mustard gets better with age... If you can leave it in the fridge for a week, it will develop rich flavors. Patience is a virtue.
• 3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
• 4. Add the mustard seeds, filtered water, and wine to a non-reactive container (mason jar), seal, and allow to sit on your counter for 24 hours... 24 hours gives you a deeper mustard flavor. The photo shows how they look after a 24-hour soak.
• 5. Dump the mustard seeds into a fine mesh strainer, and discard any remaining liquid.
• 6. THE FLAVORING
• 7. Add the wine and water to a sauce pan over medium heat. When it begins to simmer, add the remaining ingredients.
• 8. Slowly simmer, until the ingredients are infused into the liquid, about 20 minutes.
• 9. Remove from the heat, and allow to cool down for about 30 minutes.
• 10. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer and discard the solids.
• 11. Add the mustard seeds to the bowl of a food processor.
• 12. Add one or two tablespoons of the flavoring liquid to the blender, and blend.
• 13. Continue adding flavoring liquid, a tablespoon or so at a time, until you achieve the desired consistency.
• 14. Chef's Note: You will probably have more flavoring liquid that needed... better too much, than not enough.
• 15. PLATE/PRESENT
• 16. Use as you would any good Dijon mustard. Enjoy.
• 17. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.