Darra Goldstein

Russian-Style Mustard

Горчица

Preparation info

  • ¼ cup

    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
A Taste of Russia
A Taste of Russia

By Darra Goldstein

Published 1983

  • About

Russian mustard is particularly pungent. The name comes from the verb gorchit’, “to have a bitter taste.” The addition of sugar relieves the bitterness, but the piquancy of the mustard remains intact. Use it sparingly!

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons powdered dry mustard (Colman’s is good)
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 6

Method

In a small bowl combine the mustard powder and the 2 teaspoons of water to make a paste.

Slowly pour the 6 tablespoons of boiling water over the paste and let stand for 15 minutes. Then pour the w