Creole mustard facts for kids
A small dish of prepared Creole mustard
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| Region or state | Southeastern United States, Louisiana |
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| Ingredients generally used | Black pepper, red pepper, white pepper, garlic, oil, assorted spices |
| Similar dishes | Dijon mustard, Kasundi |
Creole mustard is a special kind of condiment (like ketchup or mayonnaise) that you'll mostly find in the southeastern part of the United States, especially in Louisiana. It's a very important part of New Orleans cooking, which is a cool mix of Spanish, French, African, and German food traditions.
What is Creole Mustard?
This mustard is usually made from mustard seeds that are soaked in vinegar, often a type called white wine vinegar. They also add horseradish and different spices. After soaking, the seeds are packed or ground up. It looks a bit grainy because they use whole mustard seeds, not just powdered ones.
Creole mustard is a bit like Dijon mustard from France. But Creole mustard uses vinegar instead of white wine. It's also usually spicier and has a rougher texture because of how it's made.
How is it Used?
Creole mustard is super useful! You'll find it on famous po' boy sandwiches. It's also used in many sauces, dressings, and dips. You can use it with vegetables, salads, pretzels, and even chips!
You can also use it to make a marinade for meats. It's great in seafood dishes, like crab cakes or battered seafood. Sometimes, it's served as a glaze or a dipping sauce. It's also the main ingredient in New Orleans-style or Creole-style remoulade sauce.
See also
In Spanish: Mostaza criolla para niños
