Red Sorrell

[chutney]

Does anyone know where i can find some red sorrel here in s.f.?

[wolfe]

Since it's described as a weed you may need Euell Gibbons to forage it. If dried will do.
Rumex acetosella is a species of sorrel bearing the common names sheep's sorrel, red sorrel,
Lhasa Karnak
Sheep Sorrel c/s Rumex acetosella WC
1 oz. - $2.50
4 oz. - $10.00
8 oz. - $17.50
16 oz. - $32.50

[Robert Lauriston]

You want Rumex acetosella aka sheep's sorrel? Not Hibiscus sabdariffa aka roselle, which Jamaicans call sorrel?

[chutney]

no, actually the jamaican style sorrel was what i was looking for.....sorry for late reply - getting ready to travel...

[wolfe]

Dried, try San Francisco Herb Co.
250 14th Street,
San Francisco, CA 94103
Botanical Herbs,
Hibiscus Flowers, Cut - 1 Lb
$4.95
Latin name Hibiscus sabdariffa
Comments Also called roselle flowers.

[chefj]

At Latin Groceries it is called "Jamaica"
A basic recipe:

2 cups dried hibiscus flowers(2 packages)
2 quarts water
3/4 cup sugar (or to taste) - or equivalent amount of sugar substitute

Rinse and drain the hibiscus flowers in a colander.
In medium saucepan, bring one quart of water to a boil. Add hibiscus flowers and sugar. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for approximately 15 minutes.
Mixture will be dark red in color.
Remove from heat and cool.
Strain thoroughly and pour into a pitcher. Add remaining water and stir. Chill.
Pour into tall, ice-filled glasses and serve.
Jamaicans mix the "Jamaica" with a equal part of homemade ginger beer or add Ginger and Allspice to the brew.

[chutney]

many thanks! good to know...

[Robert Lauriston]

When it's in season, you can reportedly get it at the Alemany farmers market.

http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/3261...

Might still be in season given how late everything has been this year.

[chutney]

thank you!