Description
Jamie Oliver’s Mint Sauce is a simple, yet flavorful condiment made by combining fresh mint leaves with vinegar and sugar. It’s typically served with roast lamb but is versatile enough to enhance a variety of other dishes as well.
Ingredients
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- Fresh Mint Leaves: 1 large handful (about 25g)
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- Vinegar: 3 tablespoons (white wine vinegar or malt vinegar)
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- Sugar: 1 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
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- Boiling Water: 2 tablespoons
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- Salt: A pinch
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Mint
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- Wash the Mint: Start by thoroughly washing the fresh mint leaves to remove any dirt or impurities.
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- Chop the Mint: Finely chop the mint leaves. You want them to be as fine as possible for a smooth sauce.
Step 2: Make the Sauce
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- Dissolve the Sugar: In a small bowl, add the sugar and boiling water. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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- Add the Vinegar: Pour the vinegar into the sugar mixture and stir to combine.
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- Mix in the Mint: Add the finely chopped mint leaves to the vinegar mixture. Stir well to ensure the mint is evenly distributed.
Step 3: Season and Adjust
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- Season with Salt: Add a pinch of salt to the sauce, stirring to incorporate.
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- Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the sugar or vinegar according to your preference. If you like it sweeter, add a bit more sugar. For more tang, add an extra splash of vinegar.