Samphire?

[Kaylz]

Anyone used samphire before? Does it have a nice flavour? Any information and tips very welcome! TIA x

 

[Bubbsie]

Anyone used samphire before? Does it have a nice flavour? Any information and tips very welcome! TIA x

Never tried it...so can't say...but...tried to send this on a message...couldn't do it...he took this for you today...he insisted. Love Harry xxxxxxx

 

[Pine Marten]

Anyone used samphire before? Does it have a nice flavour? Any information and tips very welcome! TIA x

Yes, we used to buy it and have with fish. It's ok but not overly exciting. We would either steam it with other veg, or heat it gently with a knob of butter. I don't have any other suggestions, I'm afraid.

PS lovely pic, Bubbsie

 

[Steff]

It's very salty and expensive to. It goes nice with baked cod and new potatoes mind you

 

[Copepod]

I've collected it on a few days kayaking on East Anglian coasts, so just fried in camping pan.
When I've bought it at reduced price in supermarket, I've taken it home to steam and eat with a bit of melted butter - nice texture, salty taste, goes well with butter.

 

[Matt Cycle]

so just fried in camping pan

Campfire samphire?

 

[Bubbsie]

Yes, we used to buy it and have with fish. It's ok but not overly exciting. We would either steam it with other veg, or heat it gently with a knob of butter. I don't have any other suggestions, I'm afraid.

PS lovely pic, Bubbsie

Thanks PM...harry is an attention hound...think K has a crush on him...wanted to send it in a message...but...since I'm technologically incompetent...couldn't do it...was sure K wouldn't mind a little topic drift...since it wasn't me...it was Harry.

 

[Kaylz]

Thanks guys for the help 🙂 noticed Tesco have it for around £1:20 a pack I think it was lol, not many carbs supposedly and saw a few recipes for omelettes using it so was just wondering if that would be a good option, and @Bubbsie he looks absolutely adorable!!! and I don't mind a drift off topic on any of the threads as long as people are having a bit of good banter 🙂 xx

 

[Bubbsie]

Thanks guys for the help 🙂 noticed Tesco have it for around £1:20 a pack I think it was lol, not many carbs supposedly and saw a few recipes for omelettes using it so was just wondering if that would be a good option, and @Bubbsie he looks absolutely adorable!!! and I don't mind a drift off topic on any of the threads as long as people are having a bit of good banter 🙂 xx

He is sometimes K... when he's not snoring...dribbling...or farting...no more drifting...Harry has had enough attention...and not sure he could put up with Bruce...he gets very jealous does Harry!

 

[Kaylz]

He is sometimes K... when he's not snoring...dribbling...or farting...no more drifting...Harry has had enough attention...and not sure he could put up with Bruce...he gets very jealous does Harry!

Haha your not very good at bigging him up are you? lol xx

 

[Bubbsie]

Haha your not very good at bigging him up are you? lol xx

K...that's the reality of Harry...he's so sweet...has a very soft nature...but...he is such a strong dog...does everything to excess...weighs a ton...sometimes when I am walking him...if he wants to go in the other direction...difficult to stop him...I swear my arms are at least six inches longer than before I had him...but...when he puts his head on my lap...looks at me with those big green eyes...ahhh...oops...have to go he's eating the cats food again😡.

 

[Radders]

I tried it because it looked interesting and different. I didn't enjoy it at all, found it very fibrous.

 

[Amigo]

It’s simetimes described as the ‘poor man’s asparagus’. Must admit I’ve never tried it.

 

[declan88]

From butchers buy a thick slice of boiled ham.
plate at home with bread and butter
Get a small saucepan of water on the summer.
In a different pan make White sauce
Melt tspn butter in a pan, add 1 lvl TSP flour stir through cook til beige
Off the gas, add about an egg cup vol of milk. stir through to smoothness,return to heat. add more milk smoothing as you go until white sauce consistency achieved. Remove from heat. Add a knob of butter. Leave
Drop an egg in simmering water for 3 mins
Drop samphire in for last 2 mins
Lift out
Leave to evaporate steam a minute
Serve white sauce then samphire then egg on ham

Glass of white wine helps.

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

Samphire is best steamed and served with a knob of butter. I think it's delicious, but not everyone's cup of tea. Some folk here pick it from the marshes where I live. When I worked in a pub the locals used to give us bags of it freshly picked. Not sure how well it travels though, unless it's picked near you. No harm in trying it and it's packed with vitamins (not sure which though 🙄)
It's popular to eat with fish (I may be wrong but I think it's from the seaweed family)

 

[grainger]

Samphire is best steamed and served with a knob of butter. I think it's delicious, but not everyone's cup of tea. Some folk here pick it from the marshes where I live. When I worked in a pub the locals used to give us bags of it freshly picked. Not sure how well it travels though, unless it's picked near you. No harm in trying it and it's packed with vitamins (not sure which though 🙄)
It's popular to eat with fish (I may be wrong but I think it's from the seaweed family)

I agree. Think it’s lovely. I’ve only ever tried it with fish but I’m sure it’d work with other things

 

[Kaylz]

Thanks @Lucy Honeychurch and @grainger I'm having smoked basa at the weekend so may try it with that 🙂 x

 

[Copepod]

Samphire is best steamed and served with a knob of butter. I think it's delicious, but not everyone's cup of tea. Some folk here pick it from the marshes where I live. When I worked in a pub the locals used to give us bags of it freshly picked. Not sure how well it travels though, unless it's picked near you. No harm in trying it and it's packed with vitamins (not sure which though 🙄)
It's popular to eat with fish (I may be wrong but I think it's from the seaweed family)

You really don't want me to start on marine plant taxonomy.... But I like knowing about things I eat, particularly things I forage.