Horseradish Powder Q&A
What is horseradish made of?
Horseradish is a white root that contains volatile oils, giving it its pungent aroma and spicy flavor.
How do you use horseradish?
Horseradish is more commonly used to make horseradish sauce, cocktail sauce, Bloody Marys or homemade spicy mustard.
What makes horseradish spicy?
The volatile oils in horseradish are what's responsible for making it hot. This oil evaporates when cooked, hence why horseradish is mostly used in uncooked sauces.
What flavors go well with horseradish?
Horseradish powder goes well with vinegar, mustard powder, especially for when making a mustard, and ketchup when making cocktail sauce. It's also great to add in dips for extra zestiness.