Grainy Mustard Food

GRAINY MUSTARD

Steps:

• Place mustard seeds in a medium-size bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup cold water and the wine. Cover and let stand overnight.
• Purée mustard with salt until you reach the desired consistency. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 24 hours before using.

GRAINY MUSTARD MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Add potatoes, cream, milk, garlic, thyme and bay leaf into a large saucepan and gently boil for 15 minutes until potatoes are just tender and the tip of a paring knife goes through with little resistance. Strain potatoes and reserve the cream mixture but discard the bay leaf, thyme stems and the garlic. Mash the potatoes and fold in the cream mixture until the potatoes are smooth and creamy. Fold in about a tablespoon of the olive oil, the butter, and the grainy mustard. Season with salt and pepper.

GRAINY MAPLE MUSTARD

Steps:

• Blend the mustard seeds and powder in a spice grinder or coffee mill. Blend to the consistency you want (but leave it a little grainy).
• Mix mustard powder and seeds with water in a glass bowl and cover with a cloth. Let sit on a countertop for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
• Stir flour into mustard base. Add vinegar and maple syrup and stir well. If you want a smoother texture, blend with an immersion blender.
• Store at room temperature, tightly covered, stirring every day until it tastes the way you want it to. (I left mine out on the counter for about four days.).
• Refrigerate. It keeps in the refrigerator for up to six months.

GRAINY DIJON MUSTARD

Steps:

• Place mustard seeds, wine, and vinegar in a small bowl or container, cover, and let soak at room temperature for two days.
• Transfer mustard seeds and liquid to jar of a blender.
• Add mustard powder, salt and honey.
• Puree until a coarse paste forms, but whole seeds still remain.
• Transfer to an airtight container and let rest in refrigerator for 2 days before use.