White mustard seed

White mustard Mustard seed: a prehistoric spice still strong

The ancestors of mankind especially like one spice - the wonderful mustard. Traces of this spicy seed can be found in various parts of the world, although the white mustard itself comes from the Mediterranean. Ancient Hindus mention this aromatic spice in 5,000-year-old Sanskrit scriptures, and Christians compare faith to a mustard seed in the New Testament.

Today it is still one of the most popular spices in the world and we love it for its great taste. Thanks to its sweet and spicy note, it is an excellent addition to cabbage, pickled cucumbers and beetroots.

Many of us cannot imagine home-made cabbage without a pinch of ground mustard. However, not only salads, soups and stews owe their unique flavor to this spice.

Have you tried creating your own blend of meat spices with white mustard? It can be an excellent, healthy alternative to sauces and fatty marinades. What's more, you can season your meals your way - start with mustard seeds, then add your favorite herbs and spices.

White mustard culinary recipe - Fried pickled herring

Homemade blender mustard: recipes for sauce in two versions:

Mustard from a blender - a unique taste in a few moments

Probably many of you will find it unbelievable, but home-made mustard is made in a very simple way. All you need is a blender and very few ingredients to surprise your family and guests with the taste and aroma of the prepared sauce. To prepare traditional mustard from a blender, you will need:

• 6 tablespoons of white mustard
• 6 tablespoons of white wine vinegar, such as apple cider vinegar
• 1/3 cup of water
• salt and sugar to taste

Pour the mustard seeds with boiling water and strain them on a sieve. Put mustard seeds into a small pot and pour vinegar and half a portion of water over it. Cover the pot with cling film and set aside for a few hours (preferably overnight) in a cool place. Just put the prepared mixture into a blender cup, add spices, the rest of the water and blend.

The consistency of the sauce depends on the blending time. Put the homemade mustard from the blender into a jar and keep it in the fridge. This recipe gives us a sauce that is mild in taste. If we want it to be a bit spicy, we can use black or sarepian mustard or mix 3 tablespoons of white with 3 tablespoons of black.

Mustard - use in the kitchen

Black mustard seeds are used to make hot mustard (including Crimean mustard) a:nd as a seasoning for meat. It is also an ingredient of Panch Phoron - a popular five-component spice blend, which also includes fenugreek, dill, black cumin and cumin.

White mustard seeds, on the other hand, are used to make French (mild) mustard and as an addition to some marinades. They are also suitable for pickled and canned cucumbers, cabbage, mushrooms. Mustard seed is an indispensable addition to grilled meats and sauces, not only because it gives them a great taste, but also because it prevents them from spoiling.

It is worth knowing that ground white mustard seeds, i.e. mustard powder, are also on sale. It is an excellent base for making homemade mustard. Just add water, herbs or other spices (as desired) and mix. In sushi bars, mustard powder is often used as an addition to wasabi horseradish.

Mustard - health properties and the use of white and black mustard

Mustard seed is not only a spice that has been widely used in the kitchen. It is also a herb whose health properties have been appreciated in medicine for many years. Its therapeutic effect should be used especially by people struggling with rheumatic pains. Produced from the seeds of this plant, the so-called Mustard pillows soothe unpleasant ailments. Check what other properties white and black mustard have.

Mustard is a plant from the cabbage family. The seeds of some of its species have been used as a spice and raw material for the production of mustard, and - due to its health properties - as a therapeutic agent in natural medicine. Already the Sumerians used the health effects of mustard seed, treating mushroom poisoning with it and relieving toothache and stomach aches. In turn, the ancient Greeks and Romans considered mustard an aphrodisiac. Apparently, Pythagoras recommended the use of mustard patches on wounds from snake bites and scorpions. On the other hand, in ancient China, mustard flour pulp made with honey and decoction of lily flowers were used to remove freckles, discoloration and other skin stains from the skin. Currently, several types of mustard seeds are used in herbal medicine and in cooking. The most popular is white mustard (light yellow - Sinapis alba), which has a mild - for mustard - taste. Black mustard (Brassica nigra) has a much stronger taste, and the strongest - sarepska mustard (brown, Indian - Brassica juncea), which "burns" the palate.

White mustard for stomach ailments White mustard seeds contain 15-18 percent. mucus in the skin and thus, after eating, they form a protective layer on the gastric mucosa. Thus, they reduce inflammation, soothe stomach pain and protect it from irritation. Therefore, aqueous extracts of white mustard seeds are used in digestive ailments, such as inflammation of the stomach and intestines, hyperacidity, ulcers.

In turn, whole seeds, taken in the right dose, swell in the gastrointestinal tract, loosen the fecal masses in the large intestine and have a mild laxative effect, which is why they are a proven remedy for constipation. People struggling with this ailment are recommended to drink mustard decoction. To prepare it, pour 1 tablespoon of whole mustard seeds into 1 cup of lukewarm water and, slowly heating it, cook for 5 minutes. The decoction should be drunk along with the seeds in the amount of 1/4 to 1/3 cup after eating.

On the other hand, crushed white mustard seeds slightly stimulate the secretion of gastric juice and improve digestion, so it is recommended to take them in the absence of appetite or indigestion.

White mustard for the sinuses

Mustard seed is also a proven remedy for sinusitis. You can find out about it by pouring mustard seeds into bags made of densely woven linen. Then warm them up (e.g. in a frying pan or in the oven) and put them on the cheeks and forehead. The seeds must not be too hot so that they do not burn the skin. Mustard seeds will speed up the opening of the respiratory tract. Depending on the needs, compresses can be repeated even several times a day. When the mucus starts to drain, gently blow your nose.

White mustard will relieve rheumatic pains

White mustard seeds are also used in folk medicine as a remedy for rheumatic pains. It is recommended to put canvas bags filled with seeds on the sick places. They can be left overnight or worn during the day.

White mustard is characterized by a high content of pressure-regulating potassium, phosphorus that strengthens bones and teeth, and niacin soothing nerves.

If the pains affect the lower limbs, put your feet ankle-deep in the mustard seeds, and if the pain is located in the upper limbs, put your hands in the seeds. On the other hand, if the pain is in the spine, then you have to lie on the seeds scattered on the sheet. This method is used twice a day for 10 minutes, gradually increasing this time to 30 minutes over 7-10 days.

Important: Mustard seed -contraindications People with thyroid problems should not reach for mustard, because it contains goitreous substances. Mustard seeds can also reduce blood sugar levels, so people with diabetes should consult a doctor before consuming mustard seeds.

Black mustard for rheumatism and root pain

Modern phytotherapy recommends the use of mustard oil in rheumatic pains, which is obtained from black mustard seeds. However, mustard oil itself is too strong and causes necrotic blisters on the skin, so it is used in the form of a 2% spirit solution, which is part of various liniments, e.g. in combination with camphor oil and turpentine oil, which can be rubbed in not only in rheumatic pains, but also in neuralgia.

Crushed black mustard seeds are also used (in the form of compresses) in rheumatic ailments - mainly in rheumatic pains (rheumatoid arthritis) - as well as in radiculitis and radiculitis. It is worth knowing that in the past, black mustard seeds in the form of slices were used as an aid in muscle pain, tendinitis, and even in bronchopneumonia and pleurisy.

Important - Black mustard should be used in moderation

Black mustard seeds dilate subcutaneous blood vessels, cause local redness and a feeling of intense burning. This effect is so strong that after a short time, the skin may be damaged with symptoms of inflammation or even tissue necrosis. Therefore, they cannot be kept on the skin for more than a few minutes. For the same reason, black mustard seeds are not used internally - with too high doses taken orally, excessive congestion of the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract, and even damage to the kidneys and hematuria may occur. Long-term consumption of black mustard seeds, and even frequent consumption of large amounts of spicy mustard made from it, can lead to damage to the prostate gland and the formation of goiter. In contrast, white mustard seeds are very slightly irritating to the skin and do not cause redness or a feeling of heat or burning.