Steamed Red-in-Snow Mustard

Barely cooked, this full-flavored mustard becomes tender and bright green. The bitter, sharp, aromatic elements are modified but not mellowed—a treat for mustard lovers and vegetable purists, but not for everyone. Bracing and cleansing, the simple presentation makes a good backdrop for pork, duck, shrimp, or scallops. Or serve as a side to coconut-enriched curries or rich, spicy vegetable stews.