Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric
  • 1/4 cup Champagne vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Dash of Tabasco
  • 1/3 cup water plus 3 tablespoons

Method

  • In a small skillet, toast the mustard seeds over moderate heat until they begin to pop, 1 minute.
  • Immediately transfer them to a bowl and cover with a lid to stop the popping.
  • Let the seeds cool completely.
  • Transfer the mustard seeds to a spice grinder.
  • Add the sugar and salt to the mustard seeds and grind to a powder.
  • Return the powder to the skillet.
  • Add the turmeric, vinegar, oil, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco and 3 tablespoons of the water.
  • Cook the paste over moderate heat, stirring constantly, until it's sizzling, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining 1/3 cup of water and transfer to a bowl.
  • Refrigerate overnight before serving.