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Sorrel Sauce

Name: Sorrel Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 банки
Cuisine: Українська домашня кухня
Ingredients: sorrel — 200 g; vegetable oil — 80 ml; garlic — 1–2 cloves; salt — to taste; lemon juice — 1 tsp

Sorrel sauce is a simple way to use fresh spring sorrel. It has a bright, tangy flavor and pairs perfectly with fish, meat, potatoes, and vegetables.

Best in season: Spring

Time

15 min

Yield

3 jars

Difficulty

Easy

Updated

March 28, 2026

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Recipe at a glance

Sorrel sauce is a vibrant green sauce with a light tang, perfect for meat, fish, and vegetables.

Ingredients

What you will need

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Before you start

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sorrel
200 g
vegetable oil
80 ml
garlic
1–2 cloves
salt
to taste
lemon juice
1 tsp

Step by step

How to make it

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Preparation path

This recipe has 4 steps. It is easiest to follow them in order without jumping between stages.

Recipe time: 15 min

Prepare the sorrel

Wash the sorrel thoroughly, dry it well, and chop roughly.

Lightly heat

Heat the sorrel briefly in a pan for 1–2 minutes until it softens and reduces in volume.

Blend the sauce

Transfer to a blender, add oil, garlic, and salt, and blend until smooth.

Adjust flavor

Add lemon juice if needed and adjust seasoning to taste.

Frequently asked questions

What people often ask about this recipe

How long does the sauce keep?

It keeps in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

Can I skip heating the sorrel?

Yes, but brief heating makes the flavor smoother and less sharp.

What to watch for

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Problems and solutions

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Important for safety

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