Mint Sauce

Name: Mint Sauce
Ingredients: 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 1/2 cup canned beef broth; 1/3 cup minced shallots; 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch

6 ingredients

17 steps

Ingredients

1 cup plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1/2 cup canned beef broth
1/3 cup minced shallots
6 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

1

Combine 1 cup mint, shallots, vinegar and sugar in heavy small nonaluminum saucepan.
2

Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
3

Simmer 2 minutes.
4

Remove from heat.
5

Cover and let stand 2 hours.
6

Strain sauce into large glass measuring cup.
7

Place cornstarch in same saucepan.
8

Gradually whisk is sauce.
9

Bring to simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly.
10

Stir until sauce thickens slightly and turns translucent, about 2 minutes.
11

Remove from heat.
12

Cool to room temperature.
13

(Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
14

Cover and refrigerate.
15

Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
16

Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons mint.
17

Season to taste with salt and pepper.