How to make mint sauce
I seem to have the basic ingredients. Mint (from the garden), sugar, vinegar. However I seem to end up with vinegary mint, or minty vinegar depending on the relative quantities.
From a jar, it seems a lot richer in flavour and more sauce like. Any idea what I am doing wrong?
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You seem to be saying you have two issues: weak flavor, and watery sauce. There can be many separate causes for each, but one problem that causes both issues is a lack of reduction.
What are you doing to reduce the sauce down and concentrate it? Are those the only 3 ingredients you are using?
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Jamie Oliver on Twitter: "Mint sauce make it urself! Chop mint + 1tsp caster sugar + 3 tbsp white wine vinegar + 1tbsp boiling water #SavewithJamie" / Twitter.What does mint sauce contain?
Mint sauce, in British and Irish cuisine, is a green sauce made from finely chopped spearmint (Mentha spicata) leaves soaked in vinegar, and a small amount of sugar. Lime juice is sometimes added.How long does mint sauce last in fridge?
How long will it last in the fridge? I usually cover mine and keep in the fridge for 2-3 days, but it can keep for 2-3 months so long as the leaves are covered in the liquid and the sauce is stored in a sterilised, sealed jar in the fridge.Do you add vinegar to mint sauce?
Strip off the mint leaves, sprinkle with salt and chop finely. Place into a jug, add the sugar and pour over the boiling water, stir and leave to cool. Stir in the vinegar and taste. Add more water or vinegar and adjust seasoning to suit your taste.More answers regarding how to make mint sauce
Answer 2
You could try using honey instead of sugar. It is obviously more congealed and might hold the ingredients together well. I'd try that before reducing, although the honey mixture might be best warmed.
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