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Nutritional Values

🔥20kcal
💪1gProtein
🌾3gCarbs
🥑1gFat
🌿1gFibre
⚖️20 gServing

* Per serving · 20 g. May vary.

Tierenteyn Mustard

How to order / say it
Say it Tierenteynmosterd — [TIER-en-tain MOHS-terd]
Order I'd like a jar of Tierenteyn mustard, please.
Locally Ik wil graag een pot Tierenteynmosterd, alstublieft.
Say locally

A traditional, spicy mustard from Ghent, often used as a condiment.

Why try it?

This mustard is a staple in Ghent households, revered for its potent heat and intricate flavors. It's a cultural relic that preserves the city's historical mustard-making processes.

How it tastes

Tierenteyn mustard is known for its nose-tingling sharpness and lingering heat, balanced by a robust savory flavor that enhances various dishes.

Origin & History — first documented: 1825

The Tierenteyn mustard recipe has remained unchanged since the early 19th century, made famous by its unique grinding method and secret spices developed in Ghent.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🧂 100 g mustard seeds
  • 🍋 50 ml vinegar
  • 🥕 100 ml water
  • 🧂 10 g salt

Method

  1. 1 Grind mustard seeds to a fine powder.
  2. 2 Mix with vinegar, water, and salt.
  3. 3 Let the mixture mature for two weeks.
  4. 4 Stir and fill into jars for storage.

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