Mustard sauce magic: Elevate meals with this quick recipe
When I have a bit of leftover roast, meat from broth, or no idea what to serve with baked fish, I always prepare this sauce. It enhances the flavor of many dishes and tastes great both hot and cold. Most importantly, the main ingredient of this sauce is something I always have in the refrigerator.
What ingredient am I talking about? Mustard, which we most often use as an addition to sausages, cold cuts, sandwiches, eggs, or vegetables. Based on it, you can also prepare a delicious hot sauce. The list of additional ingredients is short, and the preparation is incredibly simple.
Simple recipe for sauce
Sauces are often associated with complicated recipes, especially from French cuisine. Dishes from the Loire region are famous for them. However, some sauces are easy for everyone to make, such as mustard sauce. Its varieties can be found in the cuisines of many countries, which highlights its versatility and deliciousness.
What to know about mustard seeds?
It's no wonder mustard sauce is so popular. Its main ingredient, mustard, is considered one of the most popular condiments in the world. Known since ancient times, it is made from mustard seeds, which belong to the cabbage family. These seeds are rich in protein, fatty acids, and B vitamins.
Mustard comes in three varieties. The mildest is white. Any type of mustard can be used for the sauce, but Dijon works best. You can also use French mustard with whole mustard seeds.
What ingredients for mustard sauce?
In addition to mustard, you will need broth, butter, and flour to prepare the sauce. It is made based on a roux, in which there should not be any lumps. If you want the sauce to have a creamier consistency, you can add cream to it.
The preparation method is quick and simple, making it a helpful addition in emergency situations, such as when there's a bit of dried meat left from lunch. It also complements more refined dishes. It's worth trying it with baked salmon.
Mustard sauce
Ingredients:
- 2-3 tablespoons of mustard,
- 1 cup of broth,
- 2 tablespoons of butter,
- 1 tablespoon of flour,
- 1 tablespoon of cream (optional),
- Salt and pepper to taste,
- Oregano and nutmeg to taste (optional).
Preparation method:
- Slowly melt butter in a saucepan.
- Add flour and mix thoroughly to ensure there are no lumps.
- Gradually pour in heated broth, stirring continuously. Heat briefly.
- Add mustard and cream. Mix thoroughly, ideally using a whisk.
- Heat for a few minutes as the sauce thickens quickly.
- Season with salt and pepper. Additional spices like oregano and nutmeg can be used to enhance the sauce's aroma.
