Garlic Mustard Recipe - Garlic Mustard-Mustard

By gathering the small, black and very numerous seeds from the invasive garlic mustard (Alliara petiolata), we can make a few tasty condiments, dressings and spices. This mustard is hot like wasabi or grated horseradish. The burn will light up your sinuses, but the mustard goes well on a sandwich with something fatty like swiss or ham. We also use the mustard like a traditional dijon in dressings and sauces. Try adding it to macaroni and cheese or a bechemel. We keep it in a jar in the refrigerator, and it may need a quick stir before using.

To grind the hard seeds, Robert uses a coffee grinder. The result is a dark brown powder that should be used immediately.

Garlic Mustard-Mustard                      makes about 1/2 c.

7 T ground garlic mustard seeds
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
6 T water
2 tsp agave syrup or honey
1/4 tsp tumeric

1. Whisk together the ground seeds with the salt and tumeric. Whisk in the water, honey and vinegar until smooth.
2. Allow the mustard to sit for a week in the refrigerator. It will need to be stirred before use and the color will darken. Keep stored, covered in the fridge for up to a year.

Garlic mustard seed pods