Samphire

bev62

Can anyone tell me what to do with samphire... just bought some in Tesco for the vast sum of 15p!

gibson123

Throw it in the bin, horrible salty stuff! But seriously you can just lightly stir fry or steam it.

Tommelise

If I could only get my hands on some samphire, I would try one of these recipes:

Yotam Ottolenghi's warm potato salad with sorrel and samphire recipe

(since sorrel is out of season, I would use fresh spinach)

Quick-Pickled Sea Beans

thehappybutterfly

oooh, samphire! Love it! I usually just lightly boil it for 5 minutes, no need to salt the water, and serve it on the side with a wee splotch of butter.

katholicos

It can be used in an omelette. I dislike it intensely.

Itsgottabedone

Tastes yummy as an accompaniment to fish!

meritaten

its like marmite - you either love it or hate it!
Rinse it well and cook in boiling water for five minutes, or steam or stir fry as others have said. drain, add a little butter and pepper and serve - its gorgeous with all fish dishes!

Seakay

check out recipes for Marsh Samphire (Rock Samphire is a different thing) eg:
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/recipes/3306283/Readers-recipes-samphire.html
http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2007/jun/30/features.weekend
and for a pickle to store:
blanch the marsh samphire for 3 minutes then plunge into cold water, then drain. Pack into sterilised jars and cover with cooled spiced vinegar. Use vinegar proof lids to seal. Ready in 2 weeks, keeps for 6 months to a year.

JodyBPM

I love samphire, but it's out of season now? Did you buy it in the supermarket? If so, I guess its imported from another country. If its from this country it will be really woody and unpleasant at this time of year.

I usually serve it quickly boiled with a big slodge of butter and a grind of black pepper, either as an accompaniment to a fish dish, or as a simple supper with fresh bread and butter. It's nice served with poached eggs too!

vanoonoo

you could send it to me! I love it!

bearcub

I love it, too, but have only had it as a treat in a restaurant. Naturally VERY salty, so rinse well, stir fry and add some butter - basically what everyone else has said. Enjoy!