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Roast Monkfish With Maille Mustard

2nd March 2014 By Urvashi Roe 12 Comments

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I have had a bottle of Maille’s ubiquitous Dijon mustard on my shelf for as long as I can remember.  It goes into salad dressings and that’s about it.  I had never really thought about using it in anything else.  And then I went to the Maille boutique in Paris (a little sidetracking from my Patisserie tour) and was blown away by all the different varieties and flavours.  I was desperate to try them but the hordes of Japanese tourists simply would not budge.  I left disappointed but inspired to do a bit more with mustard!

Shortly after that trip Maille opened a store on Piccadilly.  I visited one evening with some friends and this time I was treated to a most amazing tasting tour of the range.  Not only mustards but also vinegars, oils and salad dressings.

mustard, maille

A range that has developed over the last 266 years

266 years of tradition

The first Maille store opened in 1747. At the time Antoine- Claude Maille was a distiller and vinegar maker appointed to Louis XV but also Queen Victoria and King William IV as well as other European monarchs.  The story is really rather fascinating and illustrates the heritage that has been the platform for this brand.

An age old process that starts with brassica juncea – brown mustard seeds

Maille is located in the heart of Burgundy. Dijon is synonymous with mustard and in 1937 it was granted the right to an ‘Appellation Controlee’, which subjects it to regulations similar to high quality regional wines. Mustard must be made in the prescribed method for it to be called a Dijon mustard and although the mustard seed does not have to come from the Dijon area, approximately 40% of Maille’s mustards use seeds from Burgundy. The seeds are small and brown – like those I use for tempering curries.  These give the high level of pungency and the smooth texture.

If I had to choose a favourite….

I was blown away by the range of flavours. I had no idea you could get so creative with the addition of herbs, fruits and alcohol.  Of all the different variations I tried, the Lime and Dill Mustard was my favourite. maille mustar

It’s very easy to whip up a basic vinaigrette using this lovely creamy mustard.  I’ve also been using it stirred into mashed potatoes or mushed into my jacket potato before sprinkling on some grated cheddar, spread as a base over blinis topped with smoked salmon,  or on sourdough toast on it’s own as a late supper with some white wine.

Most of all I’ve been using it as a topping for roasting white fish.  Any white fish works well – I’ve used this on haddock, cod, skate, scallops but our favourite is on monkfish.  It’s a strong sturdy fish which doesn’t take long to cook which means the mustard can simply go on top without burning.

Roast Monkfish with Lime and Dill Maille Mustard

Roast Monkfish with Lime and Dill Maille Mustard – click for recipe

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Roast Monkfish with Lime and Dill Mustard

Notes

  • 1 large fillet of monkfish (or any white fish such as haddock, cod or skate)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2-3 tsp Maille Dill and Lime Mustard
Preheat the oven to 200C. Pour the olive oil over an ovenproof dish and then lay the washed and de-boned fish on top. Dollop the mustard on top of the fish and then smooth over with the back of your spoon so the fish is evenly coated all over. Bake the fish for about 20-25 minutes
That's it. Really easy.  I serve this with roast potatoes and a salad of kale and spinach lightly tossed with some vinaigrette made with the mustard.  If you don't have time to make roast potatoes, mashed or steamed new potatoes work just as well.
Instead of roasting, you could also bake individual portions of the fish in some greaseproof paper.  Prepare the fish as above, place the piece onto the greaseproof paper and add a wedge of lime before wrapping the parcel and baking.

The store in Piccadilly is well worth a visit.  Leave yourself about 45 minutes for the tasting as there is a lot to try.  You might then need to leave a bit more time to buy all your favourites!

Are you a mustard fan? Which flavours do you like? How do you use mustard? 

 

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  1. Southbourne Gardens says

    2nd March 2014 at 5:21 pm

    I’m much the same with the Dijon mustard. The range looks so interesting though, a visit to the shop in the near future I think. Oils and vinegars also look good.

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    • Urvashi Roe says

      5th March 2014 at 8:15 pm

      I rather liked the aged balsamic in the shop but I don’t use it often enough to buy it.

      Reply
  2. kellie@foodtoglow says

    3rd March 2014 at 7:13 pm

    We are HUGE mustard fans, especially Maille Dijon. We add it to loads of foods, and just as a title dab on the side of our plate *in case*. My all time favourite is Tewksbury mustard, which is sometimes hard to find – it is hot and savoury and totally addictive (eyes watering too). We are heading down to London this weekend and I will certainly see if we can fit in a little tour. I didn’t know they had so many types.

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    • Urvashi Roe says

      3rd March 2014 at 9:33 pm

      Mustard is very warm for the body as you know so I don’t eat a lot of it but the Maille shop is simply stunning with so many flavours it is easy to get carried away.

      Reply
  3. Jan Bennett says

    5th March 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Love mustard and Maille is the best – I’d love to visit their store.

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    • Urvashi Roe says

      5th March 2014 at 8:10 pm

      Worth a trip Jan for sure. It’;s opposite the La Duree shop so double bubble!

      Reply
  4. Sarah, Maison Cupcake says

    5th March 2014 at 1:04 pm

    I use mustard in so many things and Maille is my favourite brand. I couldn’t believe how many flavours they had in their shop and wanted to try them all.

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    • Urvashi Roe says

      5th March 2014 at 8:11 pm

      Indeed. I do rather like The East India Company Mustards but the Dijon mustard by Maille is the creamiest. Sometimes you want that decadence.

      Reply
  5. Fuss Free Helen says

    5th March 2014 at 7:10 pm

    I loved the visit to the store! Such delicious mustards and such a fun evening!

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    • Urvashi Roe says

      5th March 2014 at 8:16 pm

      A lovely thing to do in the evening. Wish they did little wine and nibbles tasting nights

      Reply
  6. Corina says

    29th March 2014 at 3:59 pm

    I didn’t realise they had a shop in Piccadilly. I love their vinegars at the moment so I’m definitely going to have to pay it a visit.

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    • Urvashi Roe says

      29th March 2014 at 4:26 pm

      It’s a treasure trove of flavours!

      Reply

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