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Rumex acetosa |
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June: Leaves are mature, flowering continues.
Common sorrel has been widely used in folk medicine and cuisine to improve digestion and as a source of vitamins. Considered a spring vegetable helping to restore strength after winter.
Grows in meadow and forest zones of Europe and Asia. Prefers moist, sunny places with acidic or neutral soil. Leaves have a characteristic sour taste due to oxalic acid content.
Harvest young leaves in spring and summer for culinary and medicinal use. It is recommended to collect in the morning during dry weather, selecting healthy and undamaged leaves.
Use gloves during harvesting to avoid skin irritation. Do not collect plants showing signs of wilting or disease.
Sorrel leaves are used fresh, as well as dried for teas and infusions. Leaves can be blanched before use to reduce acidity.
Sorrel soup (Boiling)
Refreshing summer soup with sour taste
Refreshing summer soup with sour taste
1. Wash 200 g fresh sorrel leaves.
2. Boil potatoes and carrots until half-cooked.
3. Add sorrel leaves, cook 5-7 minutes.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and add sour cream before serving.
2. Boil potatoes and carrots until half-cooked.
3. Add sorrel leaves, cook 5-7 minutes.
4. Season with salt, pepper, and add sour cream before serving.
Sorrel salad (Fresh)
Refreshing flavor with light sourness
Refreshing flavor with light sourness
1. Chop fresh sorrel leaves.
2. Add green onion, olive oil, and lemon juice.
3. Salt to taste and mix well.
2. Add green onion, olive oil, and lemon juice.
3. Salt to taste and mix well.
Sorrel sauce (Cooking)
Sour sauce for meat and fish
Sour sauce for meat and fish
1. Chop leaves and sauté in butter.
2. Add cream, bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add cream, bring to a boil, then remove from heat.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Sorrel tea (Brewing)
Healthy drink with mild sourness
Healthy drink with mild sourness
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried leaves with boiling water.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain, drink warm.
2. Steep 10 minutes, strain, drink warm.