Tomato-mint sauce
4 servings
20 minutes
Tomato-mint sauce is a refined blend of fresh tomatoes and aromatic mint that creates an amazing balance of acidity, sweetness, and cool freshness. This sauce was born from culinary experiments in American cuisine where classic tomato sauces gained new flavor nuances through unconventional additions. Its texture is delicate with small vegetable pieces, and the taste is refreshing and light with a pleasant spiciness from garlic and pepper. It pairs excellently with meat dishes, pasta, and seafood and can also serve as an original dressing for salads or appetizers. The slow cooking of ingredients allows the depth of flavor to unfold while adding mint at the end gives a subtle fresh note. This sauce is not only delicious but also rich in vitamins, making dishes both exquisite and healthy.
1
Clean the onion, tomatoes, and garlic.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Tomatoes: 6 pieces
- Garlic: 4 cloves
2
Dice the onion, cut the tomatoes into wedges, and chop the garlic.
3
In a saucepan or deep skillet with a thick bottom, sauté the onion in olive oil until soft, add garlic and fry for a couple more minutes, then add tomatoes and fry for a minute or two.
- Onion: 2 pieces
- Garlic: 4 cloves
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Tomatoes: 6 pieces
4
Reduce the heat and let simmer for 5–10 minutes or until the tomatoes are soft.
5
Salt, pepper, and blend with a hand blender until chunks remain.
- Sea salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
6
Add the mint and leave on low heat for another minute.
- Dried mint: 2 tablespoons
7
Turn off the fire and let it steep for 5-10 minutes.