Fennel Seed Mustard Recipes

APPLE-FENNEL MUSTARD

Steps:

• Mix 1/2 cup dijon mustard, 1 grated peeled apple, 1 minced shallot, 2 tablespoons brown sugar and 2 teaspoons crushed fennel seeds.

MUSTARD FENNEL PORK LOIN WITH CUMBERLAND PAN SAUCE

Steps:

• Roast pork:
• Discard center stem from bay leaves, then crumble leaves into grinder and pulse with kosher salt and fennel seeds until bay leaves are finely chopped.
• Discard any strings from loin if tied. Arrange loin, fat side up, lengthwise on a work surface. Holding knife horizontally, make a lengthwise cut about 1 1/2 inches deep along side of loin (do not cut all the way through). Open loin like a book, then pat dry inside and out. Rub 1 tablespoon mustard all over cut sides, then sprinkle with 1 teaspoon seasoned salt. Close loin and tie crosswise at 1-inch intervals with string. Rub olive oil evenly over roast, then rub with remaining mustard and sprinkle with remaining seasoned salt, pressing lightly to help adhere. Oil roasting rack, then transfer pork, fat side up, to rack set in roasting pan and marinate, loosely covered and chilled, at least 12 hours.
• Let pork stand at room temperature 30 minutes before roasting.
• While pork comes to room temperature, put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 450°F.
• Roast pork 25 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 325°F and continue to roast until thermometer inserted diagonally 2 inches into center of meat registers 145°F, 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer pork to a platter (reserve roasting pan) and let stand, uncovered, 25 minutes.
• Make sauce while pork stands:
• If there is fat in roasting pan, skim all but 1 tablespoon. Straddle roasting pan across 2 burners, then add 1/2 cup water and deglaze pan by boiling over high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, 1 minute. Add Port and boil 1 minute. Add orange and lemon juices, jelly, ginger, and salt, and cook, whisking, until jelly is dissolved. Whisk together remaining tablespoon water and cornstarch in a cup, then add to pan and boil, whisking, 1 minute. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, then pour sauce through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl.
• Discard string from pork. Slice pork and serve with sauce and cracklings.
• *Available at some supermarkets, some specialty foods shops, and Niman Ranch (866-808-0340; nimanranch.com).

CRANBERRY-ORANGE CHUTNEY WITH CUMIN, FENNEL, AND MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Bring sugar and vinegar to boil in heavy small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin, fennel, and mustard seeds; stir until mustard seeds pop, about 1 minute. Add onion; cook until beginning to brown, stirring constantly, about 6 minutes. Add ginger and chile; stir until chile softens, about 2 minutes. Add vinegar mixture, 3/4 cup water, all cranberries, orange peel, and salt. Simmer until juices thicken, stirring often, about 20 minutes. Cool, cover, and chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Keep chilled.

BRAISED FENNEL WITH MUSTARD GREENS

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat olive oil over low heat. Add the fennel, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the fennel is light brown around the edges and soft, 15 to 20 minutes. Pour in the wine. Turn up the heat and cook until the wine is evaporated, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the mustard greens and cook, stirring until wilted. Serve immediately.

FISH WITH MUSTARD SEEDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Cut fish into strips 2 inches wide. Rub on all sides with mixture of red pepper, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice. In a nonstick frying pan heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat and lightly brown the fish in 2 batches if necessary, placing skin side down and turning after 1 or 2 minutes. Remove fish from pan and set aside.
• In the same pan wiped clean, over medium heat, fry onion in 2 tablespoons oil until light brown. Add garlic and mustard seeds and stir for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and spice mixture and fry until tomatoes become very soft and break up. Add cilantro and salt and continue stirring until the mixture becomes a paste.
• Remove from heat, add yogurt, and stir to blend.
• Arrange fish in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour sauce over fish, cover with aluminum foil, and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes until opaque.

FENNEL IN WINE AND HONEY

Steps:

• Place the fennel quarters in large deep skillet with the centers facing up. Drizzle with olive oil then pour in the chicken broth, honey, and wine. Season with mustard seed, salt, and pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for 45 minutes, turning occasionally.

FENNEL SEED MUSTARD FOR FISH

Steps:

• Grind the seeds to a powder using a mortar and pestle or an electric coffee grinder.
• Combine the ground fennel, mustards, sugar, and vinegar in a small bowl.
• Slowly add the olive oil, beating with a fork until creamy and thick.
• Makes 3/4 cup.

WINTER SALAD WITH TOASTED MUSTARD SEED VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Trim fennel stalks flush with bulbs and discard stalks. Quarter bulbs lengthwise and cut out most of cores, leaving enough to keep pieces intact. Cut quarters lengthwise into thin slices.
• Toast mustard seeds in a dry small heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until mustard seeds begin to pop and turn 1 shade darker, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
• Whisk together vinegar, Dijon mustard, and salt and pepper to taste, then add oil in a slow stream, whisking until emulsified. Stir in shallot and mustard seeds.
• Toss together fennel, romaine, frisée, endives, and parsley in a large bowl. Serve with dressing on side.

SCALLOP AND FENNEL PANCAKES WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Boil fish stock, dry white wine, mustard seeds and saffron threads in heavy small saucepan until reduced to 1/2 cup, about 20 minutes. Whisk cream and mustard. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Whisk eggs and flour in large bowl to blend. Stir in chopped fennel bulb, milk, chives, shallot, 2 teaspoons chopped tarragon and fennel seeds. Season generously with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Let stand 1 hour at room temperature before using.)
• Preheat oven to 250°F. Pour thin film of oil into heavy large skillet and heat over medium heat. Working in batches, drop batter by scant 1/4 cups into skillet and cook until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to cookie sheet. Keep warm in oven.
• Add scallops to same skillet. Season with salt and pepper and sauté until cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Bring sauce to simmer in heavy small saucepan; whisk in butter and 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Spoon some sauce onto each plate. Top with pancake, then scallops. Drizzle more sauce over. Garnish with tarragon sprigs if desired and serve.

FENNEL SEED MUSTARD

Steps:

• Mix fennel seed in your food processor until crushed.
• Add mustard, brown sugar, vinegar,& salt, mix well.
• With the machine running very slowly add the oil in a steady stream.
• Blend until it has the consistency of mayonaisse.
• Transfer to a jar and keep in the fridge.