Finnish Mustard-Kotisinappi

Kotisinappi is an absolute favorite of Finnish mustards. You need to try it because it is made of such simple ingredients and ready in just 10 minutes. Allow it to mellow for a day before serving.

This is perfect for serving at the Christmas table on midsummer, but we love to eat it as an everyday condiment on sandwiches, sauces, salad dressing, burgers, and hot dogs.

Heavy cream is the ingredient that makes this mustard so soft and creamy. Yet it has some nice pungent heat in it. This mustard is a perfect gift to cook, when you would like to give a Finnish present for your friends.

How to adjust heat in your mustard-read more on mustard science.

Notes on ingredients

• Yellow mustard powder is the one to brown mustard seeds are too strong. I love to use the Colman´s brand for my mustards.
• Powdered sugar is great because it mixes well. If you do not have powdered sugar, you can use regular white sugar. Even honey is an alternative.
• As a milk-free option, use plant-based cream or try my other recipe for sweet, strong mustard, which is equally good. Coconut cream also works as a substitute.
• Apple cider vinegar is a great option that many of you have at home, but the vinegar type is not as important, it can be replaced with white vinegar, white wine vinegar or red wine vinegar.

Tips and special advice

• If you like to have an even more yellow color on your mustard, add a pinch of turmeric.
• We love to flavor the Christmas mustard with some cognac.
• To make presents, you can reuse baby food glass jars. Wash them, put a custom label on them, and wrap a pretty ribbon around the neck.
• Many people say they store their mustard with cream in the fridge for up to two months, but I cannot guarantee the same storage time.
• If you feel like the mustard is too strong and hot, add some whipped cream or sour cream in it before serving.

Serving suggestions

• Grillimakkara: Mustard is a must for grilled sausages. We have a variety of sausages in the store, and a package of makkara and mustard is always packed along for day trips in nature.
• Potato salad: This sweet, mellow mustard pairs well with the sauce of Finnish potato salad, which is great to take along for potlucks and to serve at a barbecue.
• Open-faced sandwiches: Mustard is a favorite on sandwiches, especially with a slice of ham or turkey. Try out also a smoked salmon sandwich with some mustard-you will fall in love with it. Top with fresh dill.
• Finnish meatballs: Dip your store-bought or self-made meatballs in sinappi, or make a creamy mustard sauce with them.
• Sinappisilli: Make pickled herring in mustard sauce. Make a sauce from this mustard, creme fraiche, and canola oil. Flavor with some pepper and dill and lay your matjes herring slices in it. Allow to flavor up for the next day before serving.