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June: Leaves are mature, flowering continues.
Sheep sorrel has been used since ancient times in folk medicine to improve digestion and as a mild tonic. In some cultures, it was considered a symbol of spring renewal and health.
Grows mainly on acidic and sandy soils, often found on wastelands and meadows. Leaves have a pronounced sour taste due to oxalic acid. Low plant with branching stems and narrow leaves.
Harvest young leaves in spring and early summer for culinary and medicinal use. Best time to collect is morning during dry weather; leaves should be fresh and intact.
Use gloves during harvesting to avoid skin irritation. Do not use leaves showing signs of wilting or damage.
Leaves are used fresh or dried for teas and infusions. Leaves can be lightly blanched before use to reduce acidity.
Sorrel soup from sheep sorrel (Boiling)
Light sour taste, good for digestion
Light sour taste, good for digestion
1. Wash 150 g sheep sorrel leaves.
2. Boil vegetables (potatoes, carrots) until half cooked.
3. Add sorrel, cook 5 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper, serve with sour cream.
2. Boil vegetables (potatoes, carrots) until half cooked.
3. Add sorrel, cook 5 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper, serve with sour cream.
Salad with sheep sorrel (Fresh)
Refreshing salad with mild sourness
Refreshing salad with mild sourness
1. Chop sheep 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 infusion (Brewing)
Tonic drink with sour taste
Tonic drink with sour taste
1. Pour 1 tbsp dried leaves with boiling water.
2. Steep for 10 minutes, strain, drink warm.
2. Steep for 10 minutes, strain, drink warm.
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 boil, then remove from heat.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add cream, bring to boil, then remove from heat.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.