Mint

Mint brings a cooling sensation to sweet and savory dishes.

Flavor

How to use it

Finishing Touch. Add mint at the end; menthol oils give it its crisp, cool taste.

Minty Drinks. Steeping mint brings a refreshing aroma with menthol oils.

Common mistakes

• Heat destroys menthol, losing freshness.
• Too much mint overpowers with menthol.

What goes with mint

• Lamb Shoulder. Mint's menthol cuts through the fat in lamb shoulder.
• Yogurt. Mint’s coolness heightens yogurt’s tangy creaminess.
• Grapefruit. Mint's cool freshness heightens grapefruit's bright flavors.
• Cilantro. Cilantro and mint bring complementary fresh, green aromas to chutneys and salads.
• Vinegar. Mint steeped in vinegar sharpens classic mint sauce for lamb.
• Harissa. Fresh mint cools harissa's heat in salads and yogurt.
• Preserved Lemon. Fresh mint lifts preserved lemon in salads and couscous.
• Parsley. Parsley and mint provide a refreshing aroma contrast in salads.

Try tonight

• Incorporate into lamb dishes.
• Add to fruit salads.
• Mix into summer cocktails like mojitos.

Storage

Store fresh mint refrigerated in damp paper towels; dry mint should be airtight and kept cool.