RECIPES
Mint
Health Benefits of Mint
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A good source of vitamin A
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Antioxidant
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Improves brain function
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Increase alertness
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Subjectively improves nasal breathing
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Enhances digestion
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Menthol oil relieves symptoms caused by irritable bowel syndrome
RECIPE
Mint Soup with Pea and Cider
By Edible Spaces Intern Yusuf Mohideen
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 finely chopped onion
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2 finely chopped cloves of garlic
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400 ml cider
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400 g of frozen peas
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400 ml chicken stock
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Handful of chopped mint leaves
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Diced pancetta (77g pack)
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Sourdough (2 slices, torn into chunks)
INSTRUCTIONS
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Heat the olive oil in a large pan, add the onion and a pinch of salt, and cook for 10 minutes or until soft. Add the garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the cider and reduce by ½ to evaporate the alcohol, then add the frozen peas and chicken stock. Simmer for 2 minutes, then add the mint and use a stick blender to whizz until completely smooth. Add a splash of boiling water if it’s a little thick. Season.
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Put the pancetta into a cold frying pan and gently heat until starting to crisp. Put the sourdough into a food processor and pulse until breadcrumbs, then tip into the pan. Cook until the breadcrumbs and bacon are really crisp.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the crispy breadcrumbs and bacon.
RECIPE
Cucumber-mint Face Mask for Sunburns
By Edible Spaces Intern Yusuf Mohideen
INGREDIENTS
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¼ of a fresh cucumber
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10-12 mint leaves (depending on size of leaves)
INSTRUCTIONS
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Grind the ingredients till you get a smooth mixture
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Apply the mixture onto the affected areas of your skin that had been sunburnt
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Leave it on for about 20 minutes.
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Rinse off with cold water. Apply twice a day for consistent results.
