Mint Sauce Recipe

Tart, yet sweet, this simple sauce is the perfect foil to rich meat. It's best served, of course, with the new season's tender roast lamb, but it is also wonderful with grilled lamb chops or pan-fried duck.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

Small bunch of mint

1 tablespoon sugar

2 tablespoons boiling water

3 tablespoons white wine sugar

Method:

1. Strip the mint leaves from the stems and finely chop the leaves
2. Place in a bowl with the sugar and pour on the boiling water. Stir well and let the mixture stand for 5-10 minutes.
3. Add the vinegar and let stand for 1-2 hours before serving

Cook's Tip

This sauce also makes a refreshing dressing to enhance the summery flavor of fresh peas or new potatoes.

Source: France, Christine. 2007. The Complete Guide to Make Sauces. Hermes House: London.