What can I do with Mint?

greenpixey

I got loads of mint growing in my back garden, its everywhere.
Now we are trying to tidy the garden up, lay a patio, new lawn etc...
Lots of the Mint will be pulled out and end up in the bin. Is it posible that I can save it some how?
Re-plant it in pots? Dry it? Use it to make some OS christmas gifts ??
Any advise is most welcome

thriftlady_2

You could try chopping it up and freezing it in ice cube trays topped up with water.It might go black though.

Failing that, try preserving it in olive oil.Chop finely and add oil until you have a thick paste.This would be good to smear on lamb for the BBQ;) .

You could also make a kind of pesto using mint instead of basil.

I like mint in middle eastern style salads - I'm doing one with bulghar and grated courgettes and mint tonight.Wish I had some feta to go in there too;)

mirakl

Since Mint grows like a weed, repotting it is usually really successful.

Now I know I always suggest something alcoholic when people ask what they can do with things, but I'm doing it again anyway
Mint Juleps are brilliant.

You could make mint sauce, jar and store it for when you're having lamb, you can also chop it and freeze it.

culpepper

put it in a jar of vinegar and use it when you want to make mint sauce.
Or
dry it in the microwave and put in an airtight jar
Or
Freeze in a plastic bag

dorsetmiss_2

Mint tea is wonderfully refreshing in hot weather...

[FONT=arial, helvetica]RECIPE INGREDIENTS
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[FONT=arial,][SIZE=-1]1 quart boiling water, plus more for heating the teapot[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=arial,][SIZE=-1]1 tablespoon loose green tea, or 3 bags green tea[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=arial,][SIZE=-1]3/4 cup sugar[/SIZE][/FONT]
[FONT=arial,][SIZE=-1]3 cups firmly packed mint leaves and tender stems, crushed, plus 4 sprigs for garnish[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=arial, helvetica]RECIPE METHOD

[/FONT][FONT=arial, helvetica][SIZE=-1]Pour a little boiling water into a large teapot, swish it around to heat the pot, and pour the water out. Add the tea to the teapot and pour in 1 cup of the boiling water. Cover and let steep 3 minutes.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[FONT=arial, helvetica][SIZE=-1]Add the sugar and mint leaves and stems to the teapot. Pour in the remaining 3 cups boiling water. Cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Stir. Continue to steep for 5 minutes more. Strain the mint tea into cups or heatproof glasses[/SIZE][/FONT]

dorsetmiss_2

thriftlady wrote:

I like mint in middle eastern style salads - I'm doing one with bulghar and grated courgettes and mint tonight.Wish I had some feta to go in there too;)

How about Tabbouleh? Made with fresh veggies, olive oil and spices, it can be eaten in pita bread, scooped onto pita bread, or traditionally with a fork. Lettuce leaves can be used as a scoop. Tabouleh can be made with a variety of veggies according to taste. You can add carrots, cucumbers, red or green onions.

RECIPE INGREDIENTS:

• 2 bunches of fresh parsley (1 1/2 cup chopped, with stems discarded)
• 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
• I medium onion, finely chopped
• 6 medium tomatoes, diced
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup bulghur, medium grade
• 6 tablespoons lemon juice
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Lettuce leaves to line serving bowl (optional)

RECIPE METHOD:

Soak bulghur in water for 1 1/2 to 2 hours in cold water until soft. Squeeze out excess water from bulghur using hands or paper towel. Combine all ingredients.

Keeps well for a few days in the fridge.

lynzpower

Make mojitos!! http://www.digsmagazine.com/drinkrecipes/drink_mojito.htm

Perfect for this weather :T

VickyM_2

You can make mint ice-cream if you've got lots. I haven't got the recipe here but it's in a Katie Stewart recipe book or I bet you could find something on Google. Very refreshing!

zombiecazz

Here's a web site that has a fresh mint ice cream recipe and some other interesting ones like green tea ice cream.
fresh mint ice cream recipe

zombiecazz

Or this recipe, which I think I'm going to have a go at:

fresh mint and lemon yoghurt ice cream