Source: Kostrez, AdobeStockSorrel has a distinctive tang that is unmistakable. This makes it an exciting ingredient for a wide variety of dishes. We've gathered 20 excellent sorrel recipes for every occasion!
1. Green Borscht with Sorrel and Egg
Source: recept-borscha.ruWhile this might be the most obvious choice, no collection would be complete without it.
You will need: 500 g pork, 2 potatoes, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 70 g sorrel, 2.5 l water, 4 eggs, spices.
Preparation: Cover the pork with water, bring to a boil, and simmer for 1 hour over low heat. Strain the broth, cut the meat, and return it to the pot. Add the diced potatoes and continue to cook. Finely chop the onion, grate the carrot, and sauté them together until soft.
Separately, hard-boil the eggs and chop them as desired. Add the sautéed vegetables and eggs to the borscht, and continue to cook. Chop the washed sorrel and add it to the pot when the potatoes are tender. Season to taste, bring everything to a boil, and remove from heat.
2. Pour-Over Pie with Sorrel
Source: pinterest.comLet's move on to something a bit more original.
You will need: 120 g sorrel, 150 ml kefir, 2 eggs, 50 g hard cheese, 100 g flour, 2 pinches of salt, 3 g baking powder, spices.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with kefir and salt. Add the sifted flour with spices and baking powder, and mix. Add the grated cheese, mix again, and pour half of the batter into a baking dish. Arrange the chopped sorrel and pour the remaining batter over it. Bake the pie for about 40 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
3. Sorrel Jam
Source: dom-desertov.ruStore the jam in the refrigerator or can it in a sterilized jar for winter.
You will need: 170 g sorrel, 150 g sugar, 2 tbsp water.
Preparation: Wash the sorrel, pat dry, and chop. Add a little water to the sugar and cook a smooth syrup. Add the sorrel and cook the jam over low heat until it thickens.
4. Salad with Sorrel, Cucumber, and Radish
Source: delo-vcusa.ruAn amazing summer salad – fresh, light, and crunchy.
You will need: 1 cucumber, 100 g radish, 30 g sorrel, 1 pinch of salt, 1 tbsp sour cream.
Preparation: Finely chop the sorrel and slice the radish and cucumber into half-circles. Salt, mix, and dress the salad with sour cream.
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5. Sorrel Compote
Source: royal-forest.ruA wonderful refreshing drink for hot summer days.
You will need: 200 g sorrel, 150 g sugar, 1 l water.
Preparation: Wash the sorrel, remove the stems, chop the leaves, and place them in a pot. Add sugar, water, and mix. Bring to a boil and simmer the compote for 3 minutes.
6. Sorrel Omelet
Source: dzen.ruHere's an answer to the question of what else to make for breakfast!
You will need: 1 bunch of sorrel, 1 onion, 2 eggs, 3 tbsp milk, 2-3 sprigs of dill and parsley, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 50 g butter, spices.
Preparation: Blanch the sorrel in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, pat dry, and finely chop. Mince and sauté the onion in vegetable oil, add the sorrel, and fry for another minute. Whisk the eggs with milk, add spices and the sorrel with onion mixture. Fry the omelet on both sides over medium heat in butter.
7. Potato Patties with Sorrel
Source: vkusnoclub.ruA completely vegan and lean alternative to meat patties.
You will need: 700 g potatoes, 1 onion, 1/2 bunch of sorrel, spices, breadcrumbs.
Preparation: Boil potatoes until tender and mash them. Finely chop the sorrel and onion, lightly sauté them, and mix with the mashed potatoes. Add a little potato broth or flour – to achieve the desired dough consistency. Form small patties, coat them in breadcrumbs, and fry until golden brown on both sides over medium heat.
8. Salad with Cottage Cheese and Sorrel
Source: ecopeak.ruA perfectly diet-friendly snack for anyone watching their figure.
You will need: 150 g sorrel, 150 g cottage cheese, 150 g green apple, 30 g honey.
Preparation: Cut the apple into small pieces. Wash and finely chop the sorrel. Mix everything with cottage cheese and add honey to taste.
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9. Sorrel Fritters
Source: pinterest.comOther aromatic herbs you like would also fit perfectly here.
You will need: 300 ml kefir, 1 bunch of sorrel, 1 egg, 1 tsp baking soda, 0.5 tsp sugar, 0.5 tsp salt, spices, flour, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Blend the sorrel with 2 spoons of oil. Add baking soda to the kefir, then the egg and all spices. Whisk, add 3 spoons of sorrel puree and whisk again. Gradually add flour and mix the batter to the consistency of thick sour cream. Fry the fritters in a pan on both sides until golden brown.
10. Soup with Cabbage, Sorrel, and Spinach
Source: menunedeli.ruA light soup that can be made with water or broth.
You will need: 2 l water or broth, 200 g onion, 150 g carrots, 250 g potatoes, 250 g young cabbage, 170 g sorrel, 130 g spinach, spices.
Preparation: Bring the broth or water to a boil and add diced potatoes, minced onion, and grated carrots. Simmer for 8-10 minutes over low heat and add shredded cabbage. Cook for another 2-3 minutes and add chopped spinach and sorrel. Bring to a boil again, season, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
11. Cottage Cheese Muffins with Sorrel and Nuts
Source: ok.ruAn original healthy recipe for lovers of interesting snacks.
You will need: 300 g cottage cheese, 2 eggs, 2.5 tbsp grated Parmesan, 1 bunch of sorrel, 3 tbsp flour, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1/2 lemon, 2 tbsp chopped walnuts.
Preparation: Pass the cottage cheese through a sieve. Blanch the sorrel in boiling water for 1 minute, pat dry, and finely chop. Whisk the eggs with oil, add lemon juice and grated cheese, and whisk again. Season, add the sifted flour, and then add – cottage cheese, sorrel, and nuts in sequence. Mix the batter, spoon it into muffin molds, and bake for 20-25 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
12. Yeast Pies with Sorrel
Source: pulse.mail.ruThe simplest dough recipe that everyone will surely succeed with.
You will need: 600 g flour, 250 ml milk, 2 pinches of salt, 3 tbsp sugar, 8 g dry yeast, 80 ml kefir, 5 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 bunch of green onions, 4 eggs, 3 bunches of sorrel.
Preparation: Sift the flour, make a well, and add yeast, salt, and sugar. Pour in warm milk and kefir, knead the dough, and leave it covered with a towel for 20 minutes. Add oil, knead again, and leave in a warm place for at least 1 hour.
Hard-boil and finely chop three eggs. Finely chop the sorrel and green onions in the same way, lightly sauté them, then drain slightly and mix with the eggs. Season the filling.
Divide the dough into pieces, roll them into flat circles, place the filling, and form the pies. Brush them with the last egg and bake for about 20 minutes in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius until golden brown.
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13. Sorrel and Banana Smoothie
Source: pinterest.comThe perfect balance of tartness and sweetness in one drink.
You will need: 2 handfuls of sorrel, 1 banana, 1-2 apples, 300 ml milk, 1 sprig of basil, honey to taste.
Preparation: Peel the fruits, trim the sorrel stems, and blend everything. Add milk and blend again. Add honey to the smoothie to taste.
14. Sorrel Lemonade
Source: pulse.mail.ruOnce you try this lemonade, you won't be able to resist it.
You will need: 1/2 bunch of sorrel, 1 l sparkling water, 3 tbsp sugar, 30 g ginger, 1 lemon, 200 ml water.
Preparation: Boil water with sugar and sliced ginger. Simmer the syrup for half an hour over low heat, let it steep for a couple of hours, and strain. Blend the sorrel with part of the sparkling water and strain. Squeeze the juice from the lemon. Mix lemon juice, sorrel, syrup, and the remaining sparkling water.
15. Okroshka with Sorrel on Kefir
Source: pinterest.comCold okroshka will save the day when you don't feel like anything else.
You will need: 6 potatoes, 3 eggs, 1 bunch of sorrel, 1 bunch of green onions, 1/2 bunch each of dill and parsley, 10 radishes, 3 cucumbers, 1 l kefir, spices.
Preparation: Boil potatoes and eggs, let them cool, and dice them finely along with the other vegetables. Finely chop the herbs and mix everything together. Pour cold kefir over the okroshka and season to taste.
16. Green Sorrel Sauce
Source: zdorovogotovim.ruA versatile and aromatic sauce for meat, fish, or chicken.
You will need: 100 g sorrel, 20 g dill, 1 green onion stalk, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 100 ml olive oil, spices.
Preparation: Wash and pat dry all the herbs. Trim and discard the stems. Blend all ingredients until smooth.
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17. Vegetable Salad with Sorrel
Source: vkusnye-kabachki.ruDress the salad with anything you like – vegetable oil, lemon juice, balsamic, or sour cream.
You will need: 250 g cucumbers, 160 g tomatoes, 50 g sorrel, 120 g red onion, 100 g sugar, 150 g bell pepper, 1 pinch of salt.
Preparation: Trim the sorrel stems and finely chop the leaves. Thinly slice all other vegetables, mix the salad, and salt.
18. Cream of Sorrel Soup
Source: twilight-saga.ruA delicate, warming, and at the same time very healthy soup.
You will need: 1 onion, 70 g sorrel, 2-3 potatoes, 50 g carrots, 4 sprigs of herbs, 500 ml water, spices, olive oil.
Preparation: Chop the carrot and onion, and lightly sauté them in oil. Add the diced potatoes, fry for another 1 minute, and cover with water. Cook everything for 15 minutes after boiling. Add chopped sorrel and herbs, cook the soup for another 5 minutes, and blend it until smooth. Season to taste.
19. Sorrel Charlotte
Source: koolinar.ruIt will be even tastier if you drizzle it with sour cream mixed with powdered sugar.
You will need: 4 eggs, 150 g sorrel, 1 tbsp sour cream, 120 g sugar, 140 g flour, 2 pinches of vanilla, 1 tsp lemon zest, 0.5 tsp baking powder.
Preparation: Whisk the eggs with a mixer, gradually adding sugar, until fluffy. Add zest, sour cream, and sifted flour with vanilla and baking powder, and mix everything. Add finely chopped sorrel and mix again. Pour the batter into a mold and bake the charlotte for about 30 minutes in the oven at 180 degrees Celsius.
20. Sorrel Pesto Sauce
Source: dzen.ruSuch an original blend of culinary traditions. And why not?
You will need: 100 g sorrel, 20 g parsley, 50 g cashews or pine nuts, 50 g Parmesan, 1 clove garlic, 80 ml vegetable oil, spices.
Preparation: Toast the nuts in a dry pan. Wash the herbs, pat dry, and trim the stems. Blend all ingredients until smooth.