Surings in South African Cuisine on eJozi's RecipeBook

Most suring (Oxalis species), also spelt suuring, are indigenous to the West Coast of South Africa. Usually the first flower to announce spring. Easily grown from a small tuber/bulb + 8 mm in length and 5 mm in diameter. They grow mostly in open sandy flats and have long leaf stems.

Its name is derived from its sour tasting stem. The leaves and flowers are edible with a distinct sour taste. Used as a herb to flavour stews, notably, waterblommetjie, surings must be washed and cleaned before using. The stem can also be juiced and then used in cooking or as part of a beverage.

Names/Spelling
Family	:	Oxalidaceae
Genus	:	Oxalis
South Africa	:	Suring, Suuring, Cape Sorrel
Elsewhere	:	Bermuda-buttercup, African Wood-sorrel, Bermuda Sorrel, Buttercup Oxalis, English Weed, Goat’s-foot, Sour Saps, Soursob, Soursop

Category: South African Cuisine

Sub Category: Indigenous

Posted19-Oct-2009
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