Frisée Salad with Bloomed Mustard Seed and Mustard Oil
Published November 1, 2011
Dominic Perri for The New York Times
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
3 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons mustard seeds
2 tablespoons distilled vinegar
Salt
1 to 2 tablespoons pure or blended mustard oil
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Black pepper
2 heads frisée, roots trimmed, most of the green frill removed
8 cornichons, halved lengthwise
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
13 grams carbs; 173 calories; 9 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 13 grams fat; 2 grams fiber; 230 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 10 grams sugar
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a saucepan over medium heat, mix 1 cup water and the sugar until it is melted. Add mustard seeds and simmer until softened, about 20 minutes. Strain and reserve the syrup from the seeds. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bloomed seeds; the remainder may be covered and refrigerated for up to two weeks.
- Step 2
Mix the seeds with the vinegar, ¼ teaspoon salt, and 1 to 2 tablespoons mustard oil, depending on how much heat is desired. Add 1 to 3 tablespoons reserved syrup, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the mixture is the consistency of a thick sauce.
- Step 3
In a bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, reserved mustard seeds, and salt and pepper to taste. Cut the frisée at the root to separate the leaves. Add the frisée, cornichons and parsley to the bowl, and toss to coat with dressing. If desired, serve with pâté or other charcuterie.
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do you have mustard oil listed as an ingredient, but no mention of when it goes into the recipe. Raw mustard oil has a lot of erucic acid, which can contribute to atherosclerosis. I tried some raw on a popcorn bowl once, and had to have a colonic afterwards to stop the cramps and pains