How to prepare sorrel


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.
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Last modified on: October 6th 2010

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For 300 g, you will need:
  • 1 sorrel 1 13 cup sorrel
  • 2 white (spirit) vinegar 1 tablespoon white (spirit) vinegar

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 24 min.
Resting: 10 min.
All in all: 34 min.
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Stage 1 - 2 min.
How to prepare sorrel
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.
How to prepare sorrel
Remove sorrel from water, discard any discoloured leaves, and drain the remainder.

Your aim now is to remove stalk and central vein.

Stage 3 - 1 min.
How to prepare sorrel
To do this, fold leaf in half lengthways...

Stage 4 - 1 min.
How to prepare sorrel
...and with scissors, cut along about 2/3 length.

Stage 5 - 20 min.
How to prepare sorrel
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.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe00002 0 %
Per 100 g00001 0 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Sulfites
How much will it cost?
  • For 300 g : 5.20 €

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