Mint’s refreshing effect
enhances fruit salads and
fruit punches.
MINT
Spearmint (Mentha spicata)
Peppermint (M. x piperita)
[Lamiaceae]
Use mint to flavour:
- Peas
- Potatoes
- Lamb
- Tabbouleh
- Feta cheese
- Tea
- Summer drinks
Mint sauce is the perfect compliment to lamb - simply mix two handfuls of chopped mint leaves with some apple juice, cider vinegar and caster sugar
Indian cooking emphasizes its refreshing qualities in chutneys and raitas and uses the freshness of mint to counter the warmth of spices in vegetable and meat dishes
Mint’s refreshing effect enhances fruit salads and fruit punches. Grind shredded mint leaves into some caster sugar and sprinkle over strawberries for a delicious, fresh flavour
Mint makes a good iced parfait, and minty notes go well with chocolate desserts & cakes
Add mint leaves to shortbread and icing sugar
For cooking, pick off (and use) the leaves from the cut stem. Use the entire sprig (stem and leaves) if you are adding mint to a drink.
