Sorrel substitute

[cliffieland]

Thanks for the advice. Am going to try to see if I can find the sorrel while in out of town, but may resort to one of the suggested alternatives. Technically, I'm making a Belarusian Khaladnik which is made with the sorrel water. Wish me luck! Sorry for the boldface. On mobile and can't figure the formatting after I copied and pasted the name. 

 Like this

[chromedome]

Sorrel doesn't grow wild in Florida? 

 

Admittedly the wild stuff is pretty small, but it doesn't take long to harvest a few cups if you're prepared to look for it. I've added it to salads and soups (an old friend's ribollita recipe springs to mind) for years. Also spanakopita. 

[cliffieland]

It may, but I only became aware of its existence when I first encountered this recipe. And someplace I frequent happened to have it a short while back, although, naturally, no one did when I went to look for it. So, having struck out, I opted to use the pickled sorrel and carefully monitor the salt levels so the dish wouldn't turn out as salty as it did four years ago when I did this the first time.

 

Ironically, after hunting all over green markets in Cleveland and Columbus while away before my dinner, I struck out completely. Only an hour before my flight back home I had lunch with a friend and mentioned my plight. Wouldn't you know, he had sorrel growing in his garden and would have brought it had he only known. Alas.

[chromedome]

Isn't that always the way?