chinese mustard

Thân thiện

A chef adds a spoonful of chinese mustard to a plate of spring rolls.

Definition

Noun 1. A very hot prepared mustard: A pungent, spicy condiment made from the seeds of certain mustard plants, specifically associated with a strong, intense flavor profile. 2. An Asiatic mustard used as a potherb: A type of mustard plant, Brassica juncea, native to Asia, whose leaves are cooked and eaten as a vegetable.

Usage and Examples

• As a condiment:
  • The sandwich needs some extra kick; could you pass the Chinese mustard?
  • This recipe for egg rolls calls for a dipping sauce made with Chinese mustard and soy sauce.
• As a plant/vegetable:
  • In the garden, we are growing Chinese mustard for its flavorful greens.
  • The stir-fry included fresh Chinese mustard, garlic, and ginger.

Advanced Usage

• The term can specify the particular cultivar or preparation style that yields an exceptionally sharp, sinus-clearing heat compared to milder yellow or Dijon mustards.
• When referring to the plant, it may also be known by specific variety names (e.g., Southern Giant Curled Mustard).

Variants and Related Words

• Mustard greens: A common name for the leafy vegetable from the same plant ().
• Brown mustard: Often refers to the seeds of used to make spicy mustard.
• Hot mustard: A general term for prepared mustard with a high level of pungency, which may include Chinese mustard.

Synonyms

• For the condiment: hot mustard, prepared mustard, spicy mustard.
• For the plant: mustard greens, leaf mustard, Indian mustard, .

Related Phrases

• While not a phrasal verb, the term is frequently part of descriptive phrases like "Chinese mustard paste" or "Chinese mustard greens."

Học thuật

Noun

1. very hot prepared mustard
2. Asiatic mustard used as a potherb

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Chinese mustard
• indian mustard
• leaf mustard
• gai choi
• Brassica juncea