Any suggestions please on how to use fresh mint? the simpler the better?

Question

I've got about about 1/2 pound in weight (200g)

Answer 1

Add to water in your ice trays - great in Pimms! Mint and most herbs will keep well in ice pretty indefinitely.

Answer 2

Mojitos!!
A mint and rum cocktail with lots of ice.

I N G R E D I E N T S
2 ounces simple syrup or 3 teaspoons sugar
1/2 lime
10 fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh ice
splash of bitters (optional)
1 1/2 ounce Rum (Barcardi)
2 ounces club soda
1 sprig of mint for garnish
1 lime wedge for garnish


I N S T R U C T I O N S
Juice the 1/2 lime into a tall glass. Cut the remain lime into quarters and add them to the glass. Stir and blend the mint leaves with the lime and syrup (or sugar) crushing the leaves to extract their flavor. Add the crushed itce, rum, and club soda and stir well to blend. Garnish with the lime wedge and mint sprig.

Answer 3

we used to have a dish of chop-up on the go all the time
chop the mint into small pieces not the stork and do the same with a onion and a piece of cucumber take the skin of the cucumber put into a dish add a pinch of sugar and some brown vinegar till the stuff is covered and leave for a short while and its good with fish and lamb and on new spuds or with a salad

Answer 4

Mint and Chilli Sauce



Ingredients
100g fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
1 tsp fructose
splash of boiling water
30ml red wine vinegar
1 red chilli, de-seeded and finely chopped


Method
1. Mix the chopped mint with the fructose. Add a splash of boiling water and stir until the fructose sugar dissolves.

2. Mix in the red wine vinegar and chilli and stir well.

3. Set aside to allow the flavours to infuse.

4. Serve with barbecued lamb.

Answer 5

It is good to mix with hamburger. For one pound of ground beef add one small onion diced or use green onions. Add a handful each of chopped fresh parsley and chopped fresh mint. Throw in a few minced garlic cloves and salt and pepper to taste. I use this to make mini hamburger patties for a snack.
Also good with a tabouli salad. That uses mint too.
Can be added to a cucumber yogurt sauce. Seed and shred a cucumber, add plain yogurt a TBS. chopped mint and some garlic. Salt and pepper it to taste.
I also make a yummy salad. Coarsely cut up half a head of cabbage. Throw in fresh chopped mint, fresh parsley, and garlic. Mix a dressing of 3 TBS. olive oil, 3 TBS lemon juice, 1tsp, salt and 1 heaping tsp. dried oregano. Mix all and serve.

Answer 6

Rachel Ray always says that if you have extra herbs, to throw them in your salads. They add a lot of flavor and they are really good for you. If you're looking for something soothing, but not food related, you could bring a cup of water to a boil, add a handful of mint, pour it in a bowl, and add 2 cups of warm tap water. Put your head over the bowl and cover with a towel. Then just sit and enjoy your steam. It's really great for your skin, and it's the perfect thing to calm you after a stressful day. Other than that, mint is good in water and lemonade.

Answer 7

Oh, I've always grown fresh mint, I love the scent.
I put a few sprigs in when boiling potatoes, it adds a bit of zest or you can use it to make mint sauce, chop up the leaves into tiny pieces and mix with a little bit of vineger, put on chops..... beautiful.

Answer 8

<<<<<< Mint Cream Cheese Dip >>>>>>>

mint, chopped finely
dill, chopped finely
3 tablespoon cream cheese
1 tablespoon sour cream
fresh lemon juice
salt & white pepper to taste (optional)

1) Mix all ingredients in a bowl, combine well.
2 Dip with crispy bread or
Spread it on bread and put smoke salmon on top, garnish with mint leave

Answer 9

Dont panic! you dont have to use it all at once! mint actually freezes really well, just chop it up and put in a freezer bag, when you need some just add straight from the bag to your cooking, however much you like! also you can make mint tea, use it with lamb, new potatoes etc

Answer 10

Chop up about 1/2 cup and add to a box of brownie mix (mixed according to directions on box) or a chocolate cake mix - voila... mint chocolate brownies/cake. Top with frosting (chocolate or vanilla), decorate with a couple of sprigs... take it to someone's house for dessert, they'll think you're a Top Chef.

Also... ooh, baby... Mojitos!! This is a Cuban alcoholic beverage that's very simple and easy... recipe here: http://www.drinksmixer.com/drink582.html

Answer 11

Choices as follows:
-blend up with a little vinegar and spices for mint sauce to go with lamb dishes
-put in hot water and drink as tea
-dry and use as tea
-slice finely and add to olive oil and vinegar for salad dressing or on boiled broad beans (serve cold) for the Greek dish Koukia.
-put in a spring when boiling potatoes
-put in a sprig when boiling peas
-rub on your forehead if you feel tired or headachey