Creole mustard is a
condiment
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found most commonly in the Southeastern region of the
United States
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, specifically
Louisiana
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. A staple in
New Orleans-style cuisine, Creole mustard is a blend of Spanish, French, African, and German influences.
The mustard is traditionally made with
brown mustard seeds which have been marinated in vinegar, often
white wine vinegar,
horseradish
Horseradish (''Armoracia rusticana'', syn. ''Cochlearia armoracia'') is a perennial plant of the family Brassicaceae (which also includes mustard, wasabi, broccoli, cabbage, and radish). It is a root vegetable, cultivated and used worldwi ...
and assorted spices before being packed or ground. It owes its grainy appearance to the use of coarse-ground
mustard seeds.
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Creole mustard is a versatile condiment featured on
po' boy sandwiches and used in
sauce
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s,
dressings and
dips for everything from
vegetable
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s to
salad
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s to
pretzels and chips. It can be used to create a
marinade
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for meats, and can be incorporated into
seafood dishes, such as
crab cakes, battered seafood or served as a
glaze or dipping sauce, as well. It is also the key ingredient found in
-style or
Creole-style remoulade
Rémoulade (; ) is a cold sauce. Although similar to tartar sauce, it is often more yellowish, sometimes flavored with curry, and sometimes contains chopped pickles or piccalilli. It can also contain horseradish, paprika, anchovies, capers ...
sauce.
References
Louisiana cuisine
Mustard (condiment)
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