Mustard Pickle

The flavor team

The pairs that carry this dish. Each one is judged two ways: how much their aromas overlap, and how often cooks already put them together.

1. Lima beans + beanstop 1% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together156 recipes

   Shared aroma: 2-isobutyl-3-methoxypyrazine (green bell pepper, earthy).

2. Cauliflower + turmerictop 1% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together514 recipes

   Shared aroma: coumarin (sweet, hay).

3. Cabbage + cauliflowertop 1% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together305 recipes

   Shared aroma: 4'-methylacetophenone (bitter almond).

4. Cauliflower + beanstop 2% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together290 recipes

   Shared aroma: 2,3-pentanedione (butter, sweet).

5. Celery + turmerictop 4% of all pairs
   Smell alikestrong
   Cooked together1,356 recipes

   Shared aroma: guaiacol (smoky, sweet).

Ranks compare each pair with 20,000 random ingredient pairs on CompKitchen. How we score pairs

What each ingredient does

Cauliflower

Provides the main bulk and firm, crisp-tender texture in the pickle.

Cabbage

Adds bulk and a firm texture that holds up in the brine.

Celery

Adds crunch and a mild, savory aroma to the pickle.

Vinegar

Provides the acidity that preserves the vegetables and gives the pickle its sharp flavor.

Sugar

Balances the sharpness of the vinegar with sweetness.

Mustard seed

Contributes a pungent, sharp flavor typical of mustard pickles.

Swap the lima beans

How well each one fits the dish's main ingredients (cabbage, cauliflower, onion, beans, pepper, celery, turmeric):

1. Lentilsfits better
2. Chickpeafits better
3. Chestnutfits better
4. Lima beansthe original

Fit is the average pairing score against cabbage, cauliflower, onion, beans, pepper, celery, turmeric. Candidates are from the same food group and used in at least 100 recipes.