German Mustard Food

SPICY GERMAN MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the mustard seed and dry mustard.
• In a 1- to 2-quart stainless steel or nonreactive saucepan , combine the rest of the ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, over medium heat until the mixture is reduced by half, which will take 10 to 15 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into the bowl with the mustard seed. Let it stand, covered, at room temperature for 24 hours. You may have to add more vinegar to keep enough liquid in the mixture in order to adequately cover the seeds.
• Process the mixture in a blender or food processor until it is blended to the texture you like; this can take at least 3 or 4 minutes. You can leave it with some whole seeds remaining, or make a smoother paste.
• Scrape mustard into clean, dry jars. Cover them tightly and place in the refrigerator for at least one day but preferably three to allow the flavors to meld. (The mixture will continue to thicken. If it gets too thick after a few days, stir in additional vinegar.)
• Enjoy.

GERMAN STYLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine mustard seed and dry mustard; set aside.
• In a 1- to 2-quart non-aluminum pan, combine remaining ingredients. Simmer uncovered, on medium heat until reduced by half, 10-15 minutes. Pour the mixture into the mustard mixture. Let mixture soak at room temperature 24 to 48 hours; adding additional vinegar if necessary in order to maintain enough liquid to cover seeds.
• Process the seeds and mixture in a blender or food processor until pureed to the texture you like (this can take at least 3 or 4 minutes).
• The mixture will thicken upon standing.
• If it gets too thick after a few days, stir in additional vinegar. Scrape mustard into clean, dry jars; cover tightly and age at least 3 days.

GERMAN FISH WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Place water, lemon, onions, carrots, bay leaves, peppercorns in a deept skillet and bring to a boil over high heat.
• Add fish in a single layer.
• Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 10 minutes or until fish flakes easily.
• Save the cooking liquid for the sauce.
• Place fish on a warm platter.
• To make the mustard sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan.
• Add flour, a little at a time, stirring well.
• Stir in liquid from fish.
• Add mustard, salt and sugar. Stir well.
• Remove from heat, add 1 tablespoon of the cream or milk. Sauce should be smooth and creamy. If sauce is too thick, add more cream or milk.