r/PlantBasedDiet • u/Radiant_Ad_5146 • 2d ago

Sorrel

Hi all, I balanced my farmer’s market sorrel to extract the oxalic acid and it all turned brown! Any idea why? Perhaps that’s what caused it to turn brown? I had heard that it has a lot of it and that accounts for the sour taste. Maybe it would have been better to just eat it raw.

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u/Madasiaka 2d ago

Yeah, it turns brown on blanching. I've seen recipes recommend you mix it with spinach since they stay green if you plan to cook it. Personally I just love it raw in salads or as part of a sandwich. Or just eating the leaves as a tasty snack by themselves.

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u/Radiant_Ad_5146 2d ago

Love it! So sad I wasted a whole bunch! Next time I’ll mix in a salad or sandwich