Bratwurst in a crusty rollSpread the mustard on the sausage, not the bread, so the roll stays crisp.
Grilled skinless sausages (mititei)Pile them on a plate with fries and dip each one as you go.
HamburgersSpread it on the top bun so it meets the meat first.
Hot dogsRun one line of yellow mustard along the sausage, end to end.
Kale and potato mash with smoked sausagePut a spoonful on the rim of the plate and take a little with each forkful.
White sausages (Weisswurst)Sweet mustard only, a spoonful on the side of the plate.
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Baked hamOffer a mild and a hot mustard and let each person choose.
Cold meat patties (Frikadellen)Eat them in a roll or from the hand, with mustard for dipping.
Corned beef or pastrami on ryeSpicy brown mustard on both slices, and a dill pickle on the side.
Pork pieCut a wedge and dab hot mustard on the meat, not the crust.
Pressed ham and roast pork sandwich (Cuban sandwich)Yellow mustard goes on the bread before the meat, then the sandwich is pressed hot.
Salt beef bagelSpread hot mustard thinly over the warm beef. It needs little else.
Scotch eggsHalve them and put a small spoonful where the yolk is.
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Chicken tendersStir honey into the mustard and dip the tip of each piece.
Fried beef ragout balls (bitterballen)Set a small bowl of sharp mustard in the middle of the plate. Mind the hot filling.
Fried fish cutlets with mustard relish (kasundi)A small spoonful beside the cutlet is plenty. This relish is sharp.
Soft pretzelsTear off a piece and drag it through brown or sweet mustard.
Stone crab clawsServe them cold and cracked, with a creamy mustard sauce for dipping.
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Breaded pork cutlet (tonkatsu)A small dab on the rim of the plate. Touch each slice to it.
Cold ramen salad (hiyashi chuka)Put a dab on the side of the bowl and stir in as much as you like.
Fish cake stew (oden)Smear a little on the edge of the bowl and dip each piece.
Fried lotus root stuffed with mustard misoSlice it thin and eat it as it is. The mustard is already inside.
Steamed pork dumplings (shumai)Mix a little hot mustard into soy sauce and dip.
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Cheese on toast (Welsh rarebit)Stir a little mustard into the cheese before it goes under the grill.
Devilled chicken drumsticksBrush the mustard on, press on crumbs and grill until crisp.
Eggs in mustard sauce with boiled potatoesHalve the eggs, lay them on the potatoes and pour the sauce over both.
Green salad with mustard vinaigretteWhisk a spoonful into the oil and vinegar so the dressing holds together.
Hilsa in mustard gravy (shorshe ilish)Eat it with plain steamed rice and mind the fine bones.
Mustard soup with baconStir the mustard in at the end, off the boil, and scatter the bacon on top.
Rabbit in mustard sauceServe it with noodles or bread to catch the sauce.
Tomato and mustard tartSpread the mustard over the pastry before the tomato slices go on.
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Cheese with fruit mustardServe a little fruit and syrup with each wedge of cheese.
Mixed boiled meats (bollito misto)Put a piece or two of the candied fruit beside each slice of meat.
How it works
What to eat with mustard? Sausages, pretzels, ham and a sandwich, to start. These 33 ideas go on to snacks for dipping, the hot mustard of Japan, fruit mustard from Italy and dishes with mustard cooked in.
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A different mustard for each table
In Bavaria a sweet mustard is typically served with white sausage. In the Netherlands and Belgium it seasons croquettes, bitterballen and cheese. Italian fruit mustard traditionally goes with boiled meats.
What to eat mustard with, by strength
Mild yellow mustard suits a hot dog or a burger. Spicy brown belongs on pastrami and pretzels. English mustard and Japanese karashi are the hot kinds.
Put hot mustard on the side of the plate, not over the food, so each person sets the heat.
Questions and answers
What do you eat with mustard?
Cold and hot meats, above all. Mustard is a popular partner for hot dogs, pretzels and bratwurst, and it is commonly paired with cheese and spread on sandwiches and hamburgers.
What do I eat with mustard besides hot dogs?
Try a pork pie, a Scotch egg or baked ham with a hot mustard, pastrami on rye with a spicy brown one, or bitterballen, the fried Dutch snack that typically comes with a small bowl of mustard for dipping.
What goes with honey mustard?
Honey mustard is commonly used on sandwiches and as a dip for finger foods such as chicken tenders. Thinned with vinegar or olive oil, it becomes a salad dressing.
What do you eat with hot mustard?
A little at a time. Japanese karashi is often served with tonkatsu, oden and shumai, and hot mustard is a common condiment in Chinese and Korean cooking too.
What can you cook with mustard?
A vinaigrette is the simplest use. In the Netherlands and Belgium mustard soup is made with cream, garlic, parsley and salted bacon. Welsh rarebit often has mustard in its cheese sauce, and in Bengal the fish hilsa is cooked in a mustard gravy.