A hundred -year -old culinary treasure under the Kamnik mountains

Meet the star of the cuisine! Mustard.

It was already known by the ancient Greeks, but at that time it was not considered a spicy spice that enriches the taste of the dish, it was used primarily for healing purposes. In ancient Rome, too, herbalists and folk healers were recommended especially for problems such as snake bites, hair loss, leprosy and lice. But we still know its beneficial effects today. This is how mustard has a beneficial effect on digestion and should also have anti -inflammatory properties. It is considered to be a food that is rich in nutrients. It goes well with different dishes, be it meat, fish or vegetables, the mustard will take care of the right dot on the i.

Historians, however, predict that they are with mustard As the spice sauce we know today, the first began experimenting the ancient Romans. They ground the mustard seeds and mixed them with fermented grape juice and named the sauce « mustum ardens », from which the English name « mustard » originated. In Slovenia, we also have an extremely interesting tradition of production and use of mustard. In our cuisine, it has established itself as a popular addition to meat dishes, hot dogs and marinades. And not only that, We can boast about legendary Kamnik mustardwhich is still created today after a hundred -year -old recipe – the original recipe for Melania Žargi. This indispensable culinary treasure, imbued with a rich tradition, still maintains the authenticity of the taste, which is also appreciated abroad.

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When the tradition meets the top taste, the Kamnik mustard is formed

Under the Kamnik mountains there is not only natural beauty but also gourmet treasurewhich has been delighting domestic and foreign chocolates for over a century – Kamnik mustard. The story of mustard under the Kamnik mountains began in 1923, when spouses Melania and Stanko Žargi began small but ambitious production of compotes, jams and special accessories – mustard. Their dedication to quality and handmade production quickly convinced the merchants all over Slovenia, and especially the city elite in Ljubljana, who found Kamnik mustard in the prestigious Kham delicacateta at Zvezda Square. Low -calorie but rich character, it is today indispensable in grilled, marinades and sauces.

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The secret of exceptional taste: a hundred -year -old recipe

At a time when everything revolves around trends and speeds, Kamnik mustard remains true to its roots. That is why it is even more valuable today – as a reminder that in perseverance, quality and tradition is power. And the taste. One of the secrets Kamnik mustard It is its unspoiled tradition. The recipe and process have been preserved almost unchanged for a century. The ground stone with which grains of grains are a precise replica of the original from the beginning – a symbol of respect for crafts and taste.

How can you use this legendary Slovenian mustard in the kitchen and raise simple dishes to a higher, even more delicious level?

Check two simple recipes and impress your table!

In the oven baked fries with mustard dressing

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First, clean the potatoes, dry and cut into large pieces. Mix olive oil, olive oil and lemon zest (care should be taken to keep the lemons of bio origin) mix the dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste. Then pour the prepared potatoes with them and mix well to allow every potato to grasp. Bake for about 50 minutes (or depending on the oven and the size of the potatoes) at 200-220 degrees Celsius.

Ingredients: 800 g potatoes, 15 g Kamnik mustardlemon peel to taste (bio), 30 g olive oil, salt, pepper

Mustard sauce, honey and dill for extra juicy burger

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The sauce is a supporting ingredient in a good burger. This time we will use mustard and mayonnaise for the base, to which we add honey or agave syrup, lemon zest and dill. Make sure that lemons of bio origin. Add some pepper to taste. Mix all the ingredients well with a broom and the sauce is ready!

If we use the sauce for the burger, it is best to coat the bottom and upper bombs with it – this will make it even more redistributed by the rich taste of the sauce.

Ingredients: 40 g vegan mayonnaise, 40 g Kamnik mustard10 g lemon juice20 ml of honey or agave syrup, pepper, lemon peel and fresh or dry dill to taste.

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