ISO: ISO A savory Lemon Sauce using vinegar...

[dawnnys]

sugar(?), etc. similar to traditional English (?) mint sauce.

I have a ton of lemon balm that I want to try this with, but thought I might need specific amounts. I will also google this, but thought I'd try here to see if anyone has ever made it like this before. TIA!

 

[rvb]

hey dawn. i don't think you can miss by...

making a mint sauce and subbing your lemon balm. half and half lemon balm and mint dhould be terrific.

 

[dawnnys]

Trouble is, the mint sauce I made...

according to my mother's "recipe" (a handful of that, a little of this) turned out pretty strong. It took my breath away, in fact!

I am googling now for directions that walk me through it... she didn't mention simmering it, so maybe that would tame it down a little ;o)

Here are a couple of variations for what I found for the mint sauce:

1/4 c water
1 tbsp sugar
1/4 c finely chopped fresh mint
1/2 c malt vinegar

1 lg bunch fresh mint leaves (about 1/2 cup minced leaves)
1 c dark brown sugar
1 c tarragon wine vinegar

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Maybe I will try your suggestion using one of the above. Also, attached is a link to a useful site for me with my overflowing garden... although not exactly what I was looking for.

Thanks!

http://herbalmusings.com/Lemon%20Balm%20Recipes.htm