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Mustard oil
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 884 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 100 g 128%
- Saturated fat 12 g 58%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 0 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
Minerals
- Calcium 0 mg 0%
- Iron 0 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 0 mg 0%
- Zinc 0 mg 0%
- Copper 0 mg 0%
- Manganese 0 mg 0%
- Selenium 0 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 884 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 14 g | 124 | 0 g | 0 g | 14 g |
| 1 × cup | 218 g | 1927 | 0 g | 0 g | 218 g |
| 1 × tsp | 4.5 g | 40 | 0 g | 0 g | 4.5 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 28 g | 248 | 0 g | 0 g | 28 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 7 g | 62 | 0 g | 0 g | 7 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 42 g | 371 | 0 g | 0 g | 42 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 56 g | 495 | 0 g | 0 g | 56 g |
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Questions about Mustard oil
How do you use mustard oil in cooking?
Heat it until it just begins to smoke, then take it off the heat briefly before adding spices or food. This mellows its pungency; use it for frying, tempering spices or making a sharp dressing.
Can you use mustard oil for deep-frying?
Yes. Bring it to the first wisp of smoke, let it cool for a moment, then fry; this traditional step softens the raw, mustardy aroma. Keep the oil hot enough for the food to sizzle without smoking continuously.
What dishes are made with mustard oil?
It is used in Bengali shorshe dishes, such as fish cooked with mustard, and in Indian pickles and spice tempering. A little also gives marinades and dressings a pungent kick.
How should you store mustard oil?
Keep it tightly sealed in a cool, dark cupboard, away from the cooker and direct sunlight. Refrigeration is not usually needed; discard it if it develops a stale, paint-like smell.
What can you use instead of mustard oil?
For a neutral cooking oil, use rapeseed oil; for a similarly bold finish, combine a mild oil with a little prepared mustard. Neither reproduces mustard oil’s exact pungency when heated.
Is mustard oil the same as mustard seed oil?
The names are sometimes used for the same pressed oil, but labels can distinguish culinary mustard oil from oils sold for other uses. Check that the product is labelled for cooking before using it in food.
Does mustard oil need to be heated before cooking?
For the pungent style used in many South Asian recipes, heat it to the first wisp of smoke, then let it settle briefly before adding ingredients. For a dressing, you can use it cold if you enjoy its sharper flavour.
How much mustard oil should you use?
Start with a teaspoon in a dressing or marinade, since its flavour is assertive; for a pan of food, a tablespoon is a common amount. A tablespoon provides 124 kcal.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 172337 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
