{"id":"mint_sauce_13138c1e1c","slug":"classic-mint-sauce","title":"Classic Mint Sauce","description":"A vibrant and refreshing Western European condiment specifically designed to balance the richness of roast meats, particularly lamb.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":0,"totalMinutes":15,"activeMinutes":5},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 large bunch fresh mint","name":"Mint","quantity":1,"unit":"bunch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"bunch","form":"fresh leaves","notes":"leaves stripped and finely chopped","group":"Fresh Herbs","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1 tbsp caster sugar","name":"Caster Sugar","quantity":12.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"caster or granulated","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"Pantry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 tbsp boiling water","name":"Boiling Water","quantity":30,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"tbsp","form":"boiling","notes":"","group":"Liquid","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"4 tbsp white wine vinegar","name":"White Wine Vinegar","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"white wine vinegar","notes":"can substitute with cider vinegar","group":"Pantry","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"A pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to taste","group":"Pantry","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Strip the mint leaves from the stems and chop them very finely.","group":"Preparation","title":"Strip the mint leaves from the stems","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place the chopped mint and sugar in a small heatproof bowl or jug.","group":"Mixing","title":"Place the chopped mint and sugar","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the boiling water (100°C (212°F)) over the mint and sugar, stirring well until the sugar has dissolved.","group":"Mixing","title":"Pour the boiling water","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Stir in the white wine vinegar and a pinch of salt. 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