Description
This Homemade Chinese Hot Mustard recipe delivers a sharp, tangy, and spicy condiment perfect for enhancing the flavor of your favorite Chinese dishes. Made with simple ingredients like ground mustard powder, rice vinegar, and vegetable oil, it comes together quickly and can be customized in consistency to your liking.
Ingredients
Mustard Base
- 1/2 cup dry ground mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
Liquid Ingredients
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
Instructions
- Mix dry ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together the dry ground mustard powder and fine salt until well combined to create the mustard base.
- Add water: Gradually add the 1/4 cup water to the dry mixture, stirring continuously to blend into a smooth paste.
- Incorporate oil and vinegar: Whisk in the 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon of rice vinegar thoroughly to achieve a smooth consistency with balanced flavor.
- Steep the mustard: Cover the bowl and allow the mustard to steep for 10 to 15 minutes. This resting period helps to develop the pungency and depth of flavor.
- Adjust consistency: After steeping, whisk the mustard again. For a thinner sauce, add more water as needed; for a thicker sauce, reduce water slightly.
- Serve and store: Serve immediately for the freshest flavor or store covered in the refrigerator for later use.
Notes
- Adjust water quantity to customize thickness of the mustard sauce.
- Letting the mustard steep allows its flavors to mature and intensify.
- Use fresh mustard powder for the best pungency and flavor impact.
- Store leftover mustard in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within one week.
