Mint sauce
2 servings
10 minutes
Mint sauce is a light, refreshing addition to European dishes. Its roots lie in English gastronomy, where it often accompanies lamb dishes. This sauce has a bright, fresh flavor thanks to mint, while powdered sugar adds a subtle sweetness balanced by the acidity of lemon juice. Its texture is tender and slightly thick, with an aroma filled with notes of freshness and lightness. Mint sauce pairs perfectly with meat dishes, especially roasted lamb, but can also be used as an original dressing for salads or an accompaniment to desserts. It gives food a noble, slightly spicy hue that makes the flavor richer and more complex.
1
Prepare all the ingredients.
2
Crush the mint leaves in a mortar and add powdered sugar.
- Mint leaves: 40 g
- Icing sugar: 1 tablespoon
3
Crush until the leaves release juice.
- Mint leaves: 40 g
4
Then add about 1 tablespoon of boiling water to dissolve the powder.
- Boiling water: 1 tablespoon
5
Season the sauce with lemon juice.
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
