I remember when I was little having yummy new potatoes and fresh mint....

[lunavix]

Now would that mint be mixed in with the butter?

And what would you serve with it?

[SaintGeorge]

Absolutely anything. Yummmm

We have them with salads. Also especially yum with lamb since it goes well with mint anyway.

[LeahE]

We used to put some fresh mint (small bunch) in with the water when boiling them, then add butter afterwards.

[SoupDragon]

Yes - we (ie my mum!) added it to the water too.

[SaintGeorge]

Sorry missed that bit.

Yep, add bunch to the water. Then we have home made mint sauce on the side too.

I want some now.

[notanotter]

yum i had forgotten that!
I would dribble butter over potatoes and sprinkle with fresh mint - season and serve!

[lunavix]

yummmm

going to have them with ham and salad.. dribbling at the thought already!

[Earlybird]

Also really good with grilled salmon....

[nooka]

My mother adds the mint just after you drain the potatoes, and then leaves the pan with the lid while she's getting ready to serve everything. I have a feeling that you shouldn't really cook mint for the best flavour (like Basil). We don't use mint becasue my dh hates the taste, but my mother always grows a big patch for the summer (it's very invasive though) and her potatoes are lovely. It's also really nice to push a big bunch in the water jug (looks pretty too).