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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.

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Last modified on: October 6^th 2010

For 300 g, you will need:

1 300 g sorrel
2 1 tablespoon white (spirit) vinegar
Total weight: 315 grams

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Time required

Preparation	Resting	Start to finish
24 min.	10 min.	34 min.

Keeping:

Several days in the fridge, in a closed jar

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 2 min.

How to prepare sorrel : Photo of step #1

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 : Photo of step #2

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 : Photo of step #3

To do this, fold leaf in half lengthways...

Stage 4 - 1 min.

How to prepare sorrel : Photo of step #4

...and with scissors, cut along about 2/3 length.

Stage 5 - 20 min.

How to prepare sorrel : Photo of step #5

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.

Nutritional information

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

How much will it cost?

For 300 g : 6.15 €

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Maison

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