Spearmint (Mentha spicata)

Photo: Martin Kozák, Public domain · source

Dish · From Bladwijzer

Classic mint sauce

  • Makes: 4 people
  • Time: 10 min + 30 min resting
  • From: Spearmint

Ingredients

  • a handful of spearmint (± 20 g leaves)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 tablespoons boiling water
  • 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar or malt vinegar
  • a pinch of salt

Method

  1. Chop the mint leaves very finely with the salt.
  2. Dissolve the sugar in the boiling water and stir in the mint.
  3. Add the vinegar and leave for at least 30 minutes so the flavours blend.
  4. Serve with roast lamb, new potatoes or peas.

Storing: Covered, 2 days in the fridge; the colour darkens but the taste stays good.

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