Samphire

Samphire recipes
Samphire is a sea vegetable that grows abundantly on shorelines, in marshy shallows and on salty mudflats. It has a crisp texture and tastes of the sea.
Recipes using samphire ...

samphire
seabean = sea green bean = pousse-pierre = passe-pierre = pousse-pied = salicornia = glasswort = samphire = marsh samphire = sea pickle Notes: These crisp, salty sprigs make terrific garnishes.

Samphire A fleshy green plant which grows on coastal marshes. Also known as glasswort or pickle-plant.
Sangria A Spanish drink of red wine with fruit and spices with mineral water.
Sardine A small pilchard, an oil-rich sea fish.

Samphire
Also known as glasswort or pickle-plant, this fleshy-leaved green plant grows on seaside marshes. Its flavour is salty and it has a crisp, interesting texture.

perce-pierre: samphire, edible seaweed
perche: perch, finely flavored fresh water fish
perdreau: young partridge ...

Perce-pierre (Fr.): samphire, edible seaweed.
Perche (Fr.): perch.
Perciatelli (It.): dried, thick strands of spaghetti with a hollow center.

Meaning: A vegetable grown in Tuscany, Italy, monk`s beard is in season for only five weeks of the year. Similar in appearance to samphire, it is best prepared by light steaming and served with lemon or olive oil. It can also be added to risotto.

See also: Salad, Water, Soup, Butter, Cream