– Old Bay Seasoning is a popular spice blend originating from the Chesapeake Bay region in the United States.
– It is commonly used to season seafood, meats, vegetables, and in soups and stews.
– The main ingredients in Old Bay Seasoning are Celery Salt, Spices (Red and black pepper), and Paprika.
– It is a key ingredient in Air Fryer Crab Cakes.
– Mustard seeds can be ground up to make your own mustard. Yellow mustard seeds are the mildest, brown mustard seeds are spicier, and black mustard seeds are the spiciest. Adjust the amount used depending on the desired level of spiciness.
– Prepared mustard is the best substitute for dry mustard in wet recipes like marinades, sauces, and stews. Yellow mustard is the recommended type, but Dijon or spicy brown can also be used.
– Each teaspoon of ground mustard can be replaced with one tablespoon of prepared mustard, but one teaspoon of liquid should be omitted from the recipe to account for the extra liquid in the substitute.
– Other substitutes mentioned are turmeric (same yellow color and some flavor notes as mustard, but milder), wasabi powder (spicier than mustard, start with half as much), and horseradish (no specific instructions provided).
– Wasabi powder may contain dry mustard, so it should be checked for allergies.
– It suggests using prepared horseradish or wasabi as a substitute for Dijon or spicy brown mustard.
– It suggests swapping one type of mustard for another, using flavored mustards or stone ground mustard.
– It suggests using mayonnaise as a substitute for yellow mustard.
– It mentions using equal parts yellow mustard and honey or honey mustard salad dressing as substitutes for honey mustard.
– It suggests leaving out mustard if only a small amount is required.
