How to eat mustard:
How to prepare mustard powder:
Some people complain that there is no taste when using mustard powder. In fact, this is caused by improper use. of. Mustard powder contains myrosinase, glucosinolate and other substances, and is slightly bitter and dry, with insufficient aroma and weak taste. When used, it should be fermented first to turn the glucosinolate into volatile mustard oil before it can emit the pungent spicy smell. The method is to mix the mustard with warm water, then add a little oil, salt, vinegar, and sugar, stir evenly, and place it in a high-temperature place to ferment. After 4-5 hours, it will have a spicy flavor and can be eaten.
It is not advisable to continue to eat mustard when oil leaks out and becomes bitter.
Effects and functions of mustard:
1. Detoxification and deodorization
Mustard has a strong detoxification function and can sterilize and eliminate digestive system parasites It can detoxify fish and crabs, so raw salmon and other seafood are often served with mustard. In addition, mustard has a deodorizing effect and prevents diseases caused by lifestyle habits.
2. Enhance appetite
The main component of mustard is isothiocyanate. This component can not only prevent tooth decay, but also prevent cancer, prevent blood clots, and treat asthma. It also has certain therapeutic effects such as diaphoresis, diuresis, detoxification, and blood purification; it is also helpful in increasing appetite and promoting blood circulation.
3. Treat rheumatism
Mustard can be used to treat rheumatic diseases and regulate menstruation. In ancient times, mustard was used in baths to treat measles; mixed with flour into a paste, it was used to treat coughs or bronchitis.
4. Reduce blood viscosity
Mustard also has the effects of preventing hyperlipidemia, hypertension, heart disease, and reducing blood viscosity.
5. Beauty and health care
Mustard oil has beauty and beauty effects. In the body care world, mustard oil is a great massage oil. Mustard has a strong spicy taste and a strong stimulating effect. It can regulate female endocrine, enhance sexual function, stimulate blood vessel expansion, enhance facial qi and blood circulation, and make women's faces more rosy.