Common Sorrel (Noun)
Meaning
Large sour-tasting arrowhead-shaped leaves used in salads and sauces.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- The French utilize common sorrel leaves to give their sauces a unique twist with its tangy and slightly sour taste.
- Common sorrel has large, arrowhead-shaped leaves that are perfect for adding to salads and giving them a burst of citrus flavor.
- In traditional French cuisine, common sorrel leaves are often paired with fish or eggs to create a delicious sauce to accompany them.
- Common sorrel can be added to soups and stews for an interesting and rich flavor that is surprisingly refreshing.
- The leaves of the common sorrel plant can be used raw in salads or sautéed in a pan as a side dish to bring out their full flavor.