The seed, when ground, has a sharp acrid flavour similar to celery.

particularly well suited to flavour pork or ham dishes and is also used with stewed or baked fruit.

Use sparingly to give a ‘herby’ flavour to savoury dishes including omelettes, casseroles, pasta sauces and stews.

Use a 5 inch piece in meat, vegetable, fish or rice dishes. It can also be used to flavour rice pudding or other mil based dishes.

Fried black mustard seeds are used extensively as a garnish in Indian cooking, particularly in vegetable dishes