8 Mustard Sauces You Didn't Know You Needed

By: Jigyasa Kakwani

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Mustard sauce is a popular condiment that pairs well with eggs, sausages, hotdogs, salads and so on. It is prepared by mixing crushed mustard seeds with water and vinegar.

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The world of mustard sauces goes beyond your typical store-bought mustard. Check out different and delicious mustard sauces based on texture, pungency, colour and flavour.

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1. Yellow Mustard

This sauce is widely used in hotdogs and hamburgers. It is prepared using finely ground yellow mustard seeds, turmeric, vinegar and water.

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2. Honey Mustard

This sauce mixes honey and mustard in a one-to-one ratio. It is a sweeter and less pungent type of mustard sauce.

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3. Spicy Brown Mustard

If you like your sauce hot, try this spicy brown mustard. This sauce uses brown mustard seeds and can best be paired with meaty dishes.

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4. Dijon Mustard

This recipe used verjuice -- an acidic juice made from unripe grapes, instead of vinegar. It has a strong kick of flavour.

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5. Whole Grain Mustard

Whole-grain mustard is prepared by grounding mustard seeds lightly. If you like more texture in the mustard sauce, this variety is for you.

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6. English Mustard

 This is a blend of yellow and brown mustard seeds and has a sharp flavour. Instead of vinegar, it uses cold water, which provides extra heat.

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7. Chinese Hot Mustard

This is a fiery type of mustard which has the additional ingredient myrosinase, which is very spicy. This mustard pairs well with Asian foods.

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8. Sweet Mustard

Sweeter than honey mustard, this type contains brown sugar which is added to a coarse mustard base. It is ideal for basting meat before grilling.

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