Mint sauce

Mint sauce is easy peasy to make — it takes only minutes. For those who are expecting a bright green jelly, real mint sauce has a slightly dull colour and watery texture but tastes fresh and delicious.

Mint sauce

SERVES

6

PEOPLE

COOKING TIME

10

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 25g (1oz) fresh mint, finely chopped

  • 1 tbsp sugar

  • 110ml (4fl oz) boiling water

  • 25ml (1fl oz) white wine vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice

Method

  1. Put the freshly chopped mint and sugar into a sauce boat. Add the boiling water and vinegar or lemon juice. Allow to infuse for 5–10 minutes, before serving.