Mint Sauce
A quick and easy Traditional Mint Sauce. Serve with roast lamb or add to potatoes or salads.
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 4kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh mint, leaves finely chopped (about 1 small bunch)
- ¼ cup boiling water
- 1 tablespoon caster sugar
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
Instructions
- Place sugar in a mixing bowl and pour boiling water over it. Stir until dissolved.
- Add finely chopped mint and vinegar and stir to combine. Mash the mint a little with the spoon to encourage the release of flavours.
- Ideally, allow to stand for one hour (to let the flavour develop) before serving.
- Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to one week.
Notes
Q. Can I use any type of vinegar?
A. You’re best to stick to white wine vinegar.
Q. How far in advance should I make it up?
A. Ideally, make it up a few hours before serving.
Q. How long will it last?
A. Store it in the fridge for up to one week.
Q. What type of mint works best?
A. Common garden mint works well.
Nutrition
Calories: 4kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.05g | Fat: 0.01g | Saturated Fat: 0.003g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 7mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 53IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg