Mint Sauce

Name: Mint Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: United Kingdom
Ingredients: 1 large bunch fresh mint, leaves only; 2 tsp caster sugar; 2 tbsp boiling water; 3 tbsp malt vinegar or white wine vinegar; pinch salt

United Kingdom

Lamb with mint sauce is one of the oldest flavour pairings in English cooking. The sharp vinegar cuts through the richness of the meat and the herb keeps it fresh.

A sharp, sweet and herby British condiment of fresh mint, vinegar and sugar. The traditional partner for roast lamb.

Authentic United Kingdom Mint Sauce recipe

Photo: rjp

Prep

10 mins

Cook

0 mins

Difficulty

Easy

Calories

15 kcal

Serves

Calories are an estimate based on ingredients used

Ingredients

1 large bunchfresh mint, leaves only

2 tspcaster sugar

2 tbspboiling water

3 tbspmalt vinegar or white wine vinegar

pinchsalt

Method

Finely chop the mint leaves with the sugar — the sugar helps break down the leaves.

Put in a small bowl and pour over the boiling water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.

Add the vinegar and a pinch of salt. Leave to stand for at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavours meld.

Keeps in the fridge for up to a week.

Chef's Tip

Use fresh garden mint (not spearmint-flavoured anything) and chop it as finely as you can. Taste before serving and balance sweet and sour to your liking.

Couldn't load comments right now — please refresh.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *