Produce of the Week; Red Vein Sorrel

Produce of the Week; Red Vein Sorrel 

This stunning bright green leaves have prominent dark red and purple veins, blending into deep red stems. These edible leaves offer a distinct, bright, sour flavour with grassy undertones and citrus-like tang similar to lemon or green apple. Our close friends introduced us to this their favourite micro and we fell in love too. 

Sorrel leaves can be used in fresh or cooked applications and can serve alternately as an herb or leafy green vegetable. Young, tangy leaves are best used fresh in salads or as a garnish and are popular amongst chefs. While the mature leaves can be cooked by adding to stir-fries, risottos, used in egg dishes, sauces, pastas, marinades, casseroles, or soups. It actually acts as a thickener for soups and stews and can even be used as a curdling agent for cheese. Use it to flavour beverages, such as  lemonade, cocktail / mocktails or an anti-inflammatory tea. 

Pairs well with potatoes, whole grains, eggs, cream, yogurt, cheese, sour cream, veal and fish, especially smoked or oily fish like salmon and mackerel. Store Red sorrel in the refrigerator in a plastic bag for about a week. To prolong its use, try cooking the leaves in butter to make a puree, which can be segmented and frozen for future use, such as in soups or stews. 

It can stay fresh in the refrigerator for 1-2 weeks when stored properly. Sorrel should be wrapped in a damp paper towel and stored in a plastic bag or container in the refrigerator. If you can also blanche the leaves and freeze for quick add ons to any meal.  

Fun Facts

  • Belongs to the Buckwheat and Rhubarb Family

  • The oxalic-acid is what gives it the tart flavour (avoid if you have kidney stones)

  • Also known as bloody dock plant 

Recipes;

Korean BBQ Wraps; https://www.thekitchn.com/kbbq-perilla-wraps-22904629

Beet-and-Red Sorrel Salad with Pistachio; https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/beet-and-red-sorrel-salad-pistachio

Summer Floral & Greens Salad; https://lifebeautifulmagazine.com/recipes/summer-floral-greens-salad

Tomato & Artichoke Salad; https://thedevilwearssalad.com/tomato-and-artichoke-salad/#recipe

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