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How to prepare sorrel
Here is how to clean and cut fresh leaves to use in a recipe, by removing stalks and central vein, to retain only the very best of the sorrel.
470 K 3.4/5 (201 reviews)
35 min.
Easy
5.50 €
300 g
2 IngredientsLast modified on: October 6th 2010
For 300 g, you will need:
- 1
300 g sorrel - 2
1 tablespoon white (spirit) vinegar - Total weight: 315 grams
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 25 min.
Resting: 10 min.
All in all: 35 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Put sorrel leaves into warm water with 1 tablespoon white (spirit) vinegar. Stir well, and leave to soak for 10 minutes.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 10 min.
Remove sorrel from water, discard any discoloured leaves, and drain the remainder.
Your aim now is to remove stalk and central vein.
Your aim now is to remove stalk and central vein.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
To do this, fold leaf in half lengthways...
Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
...and with scissors, cut along about 2/3 length.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 20 min.
Do this for all leaves, then dry them on a cloth or better still with a salad spinner.
Remarks
Sorrel is very delicate, it doesn't freeze well and cooking time should be as brief as possible.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, in a closed jar.
Source: Maison.
How much will it cost?
- For 300 g : 5.25 €
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