This year, mint is making its mark in the culinary scene in some new and unexpected ways. From pesto to rice salads, mint adds a summery tone to dishes that’s unmatched by other herbs, according to Chef Odette Smith Ransome, Chef Instructor of culinary arts at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Pittsburgh.
Mint is used by chefs to add an additional level of flavor to dishes and drinks, according to Linda Marcinko, culinary academic director at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of St. Louis.
“I think mint is great in summer because it brightens up so many dishes. It’s so good to use in sweet items as well as savory dishes,” she says. Marcinko enjoys utilizing mint in Thai beef and noodle salad and iced tea.
Having mint on hand is easy, too, because it’s a perennial herb that will come up each year in the garden. According to Marcinko, “it is so easy to grow and so versatile.”
The unique flavor of mint may also be used to replace calorie-heavy ingredients in traditional dishes, according to Claire Menck, chef director of culinary arts at The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of Wisconsin.
Marcinko lightens up pesto by replacing the traditional basil with mint and eliminating the cheese. Try her mint pesto, mint syrup, and rice salad to give your summer meals an extra minty kick.
Mint pesto – great with pasta or lamb chops
2 large bunches mint, trimmed of stems (just use the leaves)
1 bunch cilantro (can use some of the stems if they are not too thick)
6 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable broth
Salt and pepper
Crushed red chilies, optional
Procedure:
1. Combine the mint leaves, cilantro, garlic and walnuts in place in the bowl of a food processor.
2. Pulse the mixture until it is roughly chopped.
3. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil and vegetable stock. Process until smooth.
4. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and the Chile flakes.
Summer rice salad
4 cups cooked basmati rice
1 cup trimmed sugar snap peas, blanched
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, diced
1 small jalapeno pepper, finely minced
1/2 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Procedure:
1. Cut the blanched sugar snap peas in half, lengthwise.
2. Put the rice, peas, onions, red bell pepper, jalapeno, pine nuts, and mint leaves in a bowl. Toss together well.
3. Pour on the olive oil and stir to coat all ingredients. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Chill for about two hours before serving. Serves eight.
Mint simple syrup – perfect with lemonade or mojitos
2 cups sugar
6 cups water
1 large bunch mint, roughly chopped
Procedure:
1. Combine the sugar and water in a medium-sized sauce pan. Stir to moisten the sugar. Add in the mint leaves.
2. Bring to a boil and boil for 10 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the syrup sit until it is cool. Strain the syrup to remove the mint.
3. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.
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