Cooking uses of mustard
Mustard is a very versatile spice in the kitchen; it is used to dress salads, sausages and hors d'oeuvres in various latitudes around the world. In addition, all types of meats are seasoned, including game meats, providing unmatched flavors to the palate. As if that were not enough, they also prepare highly traditional soups such as mustard soup.
Mustard can be prepared at home in an artisanal way. You start by choosing the best grains and you must pay attention to the quality of the vinegar to use, which will be responsible for giving the final flavor to this preparation.
One of the most outstanding mustards in the world is the one made in a French town that bears its name, Dijon. Another very notable one is Bordeaux or Bordeaux mustard, a mustard with a light touch of honey, similar to the mustard produced in Germany. And there is also mustard of English origin, whose flavor is strong and spicy.
Benefits of mustard
Mustard has many benefits among which we can highlight:
- It is ideal for relieving throat discomfort caused by flu and common colds, decongesting the respiratory tract.
- Its consumption is recommended to relieve cramps and pain related to menstruation in women.
- It is a powerful detoxifier, facilitating the work of the liver thanks to the presence of glucocylanates responsible for stimulating the production of enzymes and metabolizing toxic substances.
- It has an anti-inflammatory action, helping to control muscle pain directly related to athletes.
Consuming mustard rationally guarantees proper functioning of the body, in addition to being a treat for the palate.
