Packaging: 40g (or 500g & 1kg), containing ground leaves of the plant.
(Price includes VAT)
Other Names: Spearmint & Peppermint
Properties:
● Reduces cholesterol and blood pressure.
● Settles the stomach after vomiting.
Additionally, mint is used as a spice in risotto, various salads, Cretan kalitsounia, pasta dishes, and with different meats (such as beef and in meatballs). It pairs wonderfully with sardines.
Origin: Greece, Imathia region (cultivated).
Storage: Store in a cool (5°C – 15°C) and dark place.
Preparation:
Steep 1 tablespoon of mint in 1 glass of boiling water in a covered container for 10-15 minutes, then strain before use.
Cooking Recipes with Mint:
(1) Fried Pastries
Ingredients (for 4-6 people):
For the Dough:
• 1 kg flour
• 1 small wine glass of oil
• 1 small wine glass of milk or tsikoudia (Cretan spirit)
• ½ egg
Filling (Chicken Mousse):
• 1 chopped chicken breast
• Chopped mushrooms
• Chopped onion
• Egg white
• Dried thyme
• Dried parsley
• Dried mint
Procedure:
Dough for Pastries: Mix all the ingredients together to form a pliable dough. Roll out the dough using a pasta machine or a rolling pin. Cut into even squares, fill half with your desired filling, and fold over. Press the edges together with your fingers, turning the ends inward. Fry in hot oil until golden brown, then transfer to absorbent paper.
Chicken Mousse Filling: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add an egg white, and blend in a mixer. Sauté the onion and mushrooms in a pan, then add the chicken mixture and herbs. Once well sautéed, blend the mixture again.
(2) Meatballs with Pasta and Red Sauce
This pasta dish is not your typical recipe. Make plenty, as your guests will likely ask for seconds.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients (for 4 people):
• 500 grams pasta
• 500 grams ground beef
• 1 medium grated onion
• 2 slices of stale bread (only the crumb)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup fresh milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons dried mint
• Salt to taste
