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    Plant Based Caviar aka Pickled Mustard Seeds

    Published: Mar 1, 2019 Modified: Sep 6, 2019 by Candice This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Plant Based Caviar, anyone?! In Japan these pickled mustard seeds went really well with yakitori, and I've been craving them. So after some exhausting recipe testing filled with failures on top of failures, I'm excited to share with you the recipe I landed on. Make these. Keep them in your fridge. And be happy forever.

    Plant Based Caviar aka Pickled Mustard Seeds | Proportional Plate
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    Pickled Mustard Seeds

    Plant Based Caviar, anyone?! In Japan these pickled mustard seeds went really well with yakitori, and I’ve been craving them. So after some exhausting recipe testing filled with failures on top of failures, I’m excited to share with you the recipe I landed on. Make these. Keep them in your fridge. And be happy forever.
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time1 hour hr
    Total Time1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course: Condiment
    Cuisine: Japanese
    Servings: 24
    Calories: 1561kcal
    Author: Candice

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup yellow mustard seeds
    • 1 cup brown rice wine vinegar
    • 1 clove garlic smashed
    • ¾ cup water
    • ¾ cup mirin
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 2 teaspoon pink Himalayan salt
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Add all ingredients to a saucepan. Bring to light boil. Lower to simmer. Simmer uncovered until tender, ~1 hour. Add water as necessary to keep the mustard seeds covered.
    • Remove the garlic clove. Store in a sealed jar in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 1561kcal | Carbohydrates: 221g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 61g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 6043mg | Potassium: 1254mg | Fiber: 20g | Sugar: 153g | Vitamin A: 55IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 468mg | Iron: 15.7mg
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    Where can I buy mustard seeds?

    I buy mustard seeds on Amazon because it is cheaper. Also, I cannot always find them at the grocery store.

    Why are they called plant based caviar?

    You'll understand as soon as you try them. The mustard seeds plump up during the cooking process. That plumpness makes them pop in your mouth with the same texture as caviar. Also, they have an umami flavor balancing salty, sweet, and acidic similar to caviar.

    Plant Based Caviar aka Pickled Mustard Seeds | Proportional Plate
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    How do you use this condiment in your everyday cooking?

    My favorite way to use this condiment is on top of grilled meats (like my yakitori chicken) and vegetables. It is also delicious in dressings and salads.

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    1. Tiina Ristola

      December 25, 2021 at 9:35 am

      The nutrition count of this recipe is slightly off 😀
      1500kcal in a tablespoon.

      Thanx for this recipe tho, gonna serve this with smoked potatos.

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