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What kind of plant is mustard?
Mustard is not a plant, but a seasoning processed from the seeds or roots of certain plants. There are two general types of mustard, green mustard and yellow mustard. Yellow mustard is made from ground seeds of mustard and other plants; green mustard (green mustard hot) is made from horseradish (horse radish) with added coloring.

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Mustard is a condiment that is often used in everyday life, and there are four ways to make mustard, the first of which is to splash it with boiling water.

One, mustard is divided into two kinds:

One kind is China's yellow mustard originated in China, is the mustard seed grinding and become, yellow, slightly bitter, is a common spicy seasoning, mostly used in cold dishes. In addition to flavoring, the folk also use yellow mustard internal treatment of vomiting, umbilical colic, external treatment of arthritis and so on.

One kind of green mustard originated in Japan, from wasabi or horseradish grinding, green, its pungent odor is stronger than yellow mustard, and has a unique aroma, mostly used in Japanese cuisine.

Two, production:

1. mustard can be splashed with boiling water. Stir well and then immerse the container of wasabi in the cool water! It is pungent and drills the nose when cool!

2. Mustard can also be made by pouring cool water. Stir well and place the mustard container in a steamer for 10 minutes and let it cool!

3. If you are in the north or other areas that are heated by fireplaces in the winter, the mustard can also be made by pouring cold water over it. Mix well and place the container of mustard on a stove plate (next to the fireplace) to bake and heat. Allow to cool again!

4. When mustard is made with cool water, stir well, put the container of mustard in the microwave oven to heat up, and then let it cool!

Three, nutritional benefits:

Mustard's main spicy ingredient is mustard oil, its spicy flavor is strong, can stimulate the secretion of saliva and gastric juices, there is an appetizing effect, bad strong appetite. Mustard has a strong detoxification function, can detoxify fish and crabs, so raw food such as salmon is often accompanied by mustard. Wasabi to reduce blood viscosity, treatment of asthma, prevention of tooth decay, etc. also has a certain effect. Mustard oil also has the effect of beauty and skin care, in the beauty industry, mustard oil is very good massage oil.

Eat and have a way: Cooking can be added discretionary, pay attention to a time do not enlarge more, so as not to hurt the stomach. High blood fat, high blood pressure, heart disease patients can eat in moderation. The first thing you need to do is to make sure that you have a good understanding of what is going on in your life and what is going on in yours. Adding some sugar or vinegar to mustard can buffer the spicy flavor and make it taste better. When the mustard has oil oozing out and become bitter, it should not continue to eat.