What can I use as a substitute for mustard powder?
The best substitute for dry mustard powder is Yellow mustard. You can also use dijon mustard, mustard seeds, or turmeric powder.
What Is Mustard Powder?
Mustard powder also called ground mustard is a powder that is made from ground mustard seeds. It has no taste or flavor.
You need to add water to it, and that releases the oil which then gives it flavor.
A lot of recipes call for mustard powder, but if you don’t have it and your in the middle of a recipe you will have to use whatever you have on hand which is usually yellow mustard.
Mustard Powder Substitutes
There are several substitutes you can use. Let’s get started going through the list of alternatives.
1. Yellow Mustard
The most common substitute is yellow mustard. It works well in a variety of recipes such as sauces and marinades.
Prepared mustard can be milder than mustard powder, so you will need to taste your recipe and adjust the amount needed until you get your required taste.
Keep in mind that you will need to reduce the liquid in the recipe since you will no longer be mixing the mustard powder with water.
Substitute 1 teaspoon of mustard powder for 1 teaspoon of yellow mustard.
2. Dijon Mustard
Another quick alternative is to use dijon mustard. It works well for a variety of different recipes.
Substitute 1 teaspoon of mustard powder for 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard.
3. Mustard Seeds
They are the small seeds that come from mustard plants. You can use mustard seeds as a substitute in your recipes.
The problem with mustard seeds is that you have to grind them up which could take some time if you have to do it by hand.
This is not a good option if you are in a rush. But if you have time mustard seeds are a great alternative to mustard powder.
I like to use yellow seeds as they are the mildest. The other seeds are more spicier.
Substitute 1 teaspoon of mustard powder for 1 teaspoon of mustard seeds.
4. Turmeric Powder
Another option is to use turmeric powder.
I use turmeric sometimes when I don’t have mustard powder. It is the same color with a slightly similar flavor.
Substitute 1 teaspoon of mustard powder for 1 teaspoon of turmeric.
Other Options
Less common options are to use wasabi and horseradish powder.
These alternatives are spicier than the others. They are good if you like spicy food.
If you are going to use them as a substitute, I would suggest using 1/2 the amount and then taste and see if you need to add more to your recipe.
Conclusion
There are several substitutes that you can replace the mustard powder with. They include yellow mustard, dijon mustard, mustard seeds, and turmeric powder.
Less common options are wasabi and horseradish powder.
My personal favorites are yellow mustard and mustard seeds.
You should find that one of these alternatives will work in your recipes.
If you are unsure of the taste then you could leave the mustard powder out of the recipe without replacing it.
I do this sometimes if the recipe calls for a small amount.
