Substitute Yellow mustard for Dijon mustard
What dijon mustard does in a recipe: Sharp emulsifier and tang for dressings, marinades, pan sauces.
Yellow mustard
per 1 Tbsp Dijon
USYellow mustard, 1:1 + pinch of cayenne to sharpen
Metric1:1
Pantry stapleBaking-safe ✓VeganDairy-freeGluten-freeEgg-freeNut-freeSoy-freeAlcohol-free
Cayenne restores the bite.
What changes: Milder, more vinegary
Best for: Dressings, marinades
More options: all 2 Dijon mustard substitutes
Common questions
- What is the ratio for substituting Yellow mustard for Dijon mustard?
- per 1 Tbsp Dijon — US: Yellow mustard, 1:1 + pinch of cayenne to sharpen. Metric: 1:1.
- Why does Yellow mustard work as a Dijon mustard substitute?
- Cayenne restores the bite.
- What changes when you use Yellow mustard instead of Dijon mustard?
- Milder, more vinegary
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