Yellow Mustard Seed

Yellow mustard seeds are used in various culinary applications, such as making yellow mustard condiment, adding flavor to sauces, dips, and salad dressings, and as a seasoning for meats, fish, and vegetables. They are also used in pickling and have traditional medicinal uses like relieving muscle pain, though these should be approached with caution.  

Culinary uses

Condiments and sauces:

Ground seeds are a key ingredient in yellow mustard condiment for hot dogs, burgers, and sandwiches. They can also be mixed with other ingredients to create dips, spreads, and sauces for meats and vegetables. 

Pickling:

Yellow mustard seeds are commonly added to pickling brines for vegetables to give them a tangy flavor. 

Seasoning and spices:

Whole or ground seeds can be toasted and sprinkled over fish or used as a rub for meats. They can also be added to soups, stews, and curries, particularly in Indian cuisine where they are often tempered in hot oil. 

Marinades and rubs:

They add a zesty flavor to marinades and can be used in homemade barbecue sauces. 

Salad dressings:

Mixing mustard seeds into salad dressings adds a tangy kick. 

Other uses

Traditional medicine:

Mustard seeds have been used in traditional medicine to create poultices for muscle pain and inflammation. Mustard oil is also used in massages for discomfort. 

Soil amendment:

Ground mustard seed meal can be used as a natural soil amendment to manage soil-borne diseases.