I don’t know about you lot, but I really love a spot of mint sauce. Traditionally paired with lamb, this sweet and tangy condiment will add an extra little flair to your meaty side dish. While popping a little into a sheep sandwich will make it stand up and get noticed. Regardless of what you intend to use it for (I will not judge you), its important to have a tried and trusted method to get great results every time. So, let’s get busy with my lazy person’s Mint Sauce Recipe.
Lazy Person’s Mint Sauce
Equipment
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 100g (3½oz) Fresh Mint Leaves (Stalks Removed)
- 90g (3oz) White Vinegar
- 30g (1oz) Light Brown Sugar
- 3g (½tsp) Salt
Instructions
- Place 90g of White Vinegar, 30g of Light Brown Sugar and 3g of Salt in a medium-sized saucepan and place on a moderate heat
- When the liquid begins to boil, stir it until the sugar has completely dissolved, then turn off the heat
- Throw in 100g of Mint Leaves, then stir until they are roughly coated in liquid
- Toss the whole lot, and any remaining liquid into a blender, then pulse until the mint leaves are chopped small and evenly. Be careful not to over blend, and stop short before it becomes a smooth paste
- Transfer into a suitable vessel, and refrigerate for an hour to let the flavours develop before serving
- Slather on whatever food-thing you desire
- Use within 2 weeks
Nutrition
Getting the Most out of your Mint Sauce
Choosing Your Mint
I use the local mint that grows around here, which on inspection, appears to be a a common garden variety spearmint. Essentially, you will need a decent plant with a good strong minty aroma, so stay away from those decidedly un-minty imposters. The recipe itself calls for 100g of fresh leaves, which may seem like a lot when you’re staring down at them in their bowl. However, once pulverized, the whole lot will fit inside one small 250ml jar.
Applications for your Newly Created Mint Sauce
Generally speaking, folks with a penchant for the minty can add their Mint Sauce to any lamb dish that they find themselves making. While those who shun tradition can also serve it with any meat dish they like while nobody’s looking. In addition, wily kitchen types can whip up a makeshift Tzatziki by dropping a little in Greek yogurt along with some chopped cucumbers and minced garlic. While those from the mysterious realm of England can also mix in a little with their mushy peas.
Dive into Some More Tasty Morsels Sauce Recipes
If you like this recipe, why not take a look at some of my other sauces. For now, you can get to grips with a spicy Chili Sauce, a moreish Barbecue Sauce, a fluffy Mayonnaise, a classic Marinara Sauce, or a traditional Pesto.
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