Common Sorrel (Rumex Acetosa) is growing all over the countryside at the moment. Its mostly found between May - July. It can be used for anything from sauce's, salad & soups, to granita's, tea & even a garnish for cocktails. It has a sourness to it along the same lines as kiwi or wild strawberries which is the oxalic acid within the plant. It can be found on the edge of marsh land, meadows, fields and hedgerows throughout the UK, Europe & Northern America.
We LOVE this stuff.
Sorrel Granita:
100g Sorrel
500ml water
75g sugar
3 limes
Bring the water & sugar to the boil then take off the heat and chill. Add the juice of 3 limes and place in the blender with the sorrel. Blend for 30 seconds then pass the liquid through the sieve to make sure no bits make it through.
Place in the freezer for 12 hours or until your ready to use. Scrape it with a fork to make an ice dust and serve straight away. This is a great palette cleanser.
