ayano3 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Just wondered if any of you fellow wildfowler's collect and eat Samphire from the marsh. I guess I am quite fortunate to live close to the marsh and during the summer months get down there quite often so get to pick Samphire, my son loves the stuff and would go to my neighbors to share theirs whilst ours was cooking. Then start on ours ! I do get a bit for other people, many are pensioners who can't get there now. So, the question is how many of you collect and eat it and how do you cook yours ? If you have never tried it you should give it a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hedd-wyn Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I don't pick it myself but I know where it can be found. Have been told to keep it to myself, it's not that abundant round our parts so best keeping it a secret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chefy Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 i used to go on hols in hunstanton and my mum picked it and cooked it,i think its lovely stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniel Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 not as yet but i have my little book of what plants you can eat etc, and i will visit the marsh this summer to find some and see what it taste like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Never picked it myself, whole family loves the stuff though. We always boil it and then put a blob of butter on it, delicious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pboro shot Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 boil it then soak in vinager lovely ,always used to go and always came home covered in wot we called jelly wobble,,,, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I have never eaten it but there was a programme on telly the other week and a chap picked it boiled it for a few minutes pulled it off the stem (I think)then eat it there and then, there was a woman presenter with him I remember but cant think what programme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reabrook Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I love it fresh picked and raw you just get a real salty crunch. Can't ever remember seeing any on the Severn Estuary. Our local Morrisons does it on the Deli Counter now and to my Wife's annoyance I can't resist a quick sample as I wheel the trolley past! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anser2 Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I have eaten it several times , ok , but nothing special for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 I adore the stuff, hard to get in Hertfordshire though. It's lovely with prawns and lemon in a risotto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky gipsy Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 We pick it off our marsh. Often have it pickled with cottage pie on shoot day meals.... lovely although it can be funny watching guests who are not used to it, politely trying to chew through the stems and all, whilst those in the know strip off the green with their teeth, & throw the woody bits away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostrea Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I have never eaten it but there was a programme on telly the other week and a chap picked it boiled it for a few minutes pulled it off the stem (I think)then eat it there and then, there was a woman presenter with him I remember but cant think what programme. I think the program was about Norfolk BBC 2 called Our Food on Wednesday nights we were on one episode with the mussel dredger in N Wales. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Yes I pick some most years when its in season , just boil it cool and soak in vingar, lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reaper6 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 We used to have it years ago....i think they sell it now in tesco when in season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 I think the program was about Norfolk BBC 2 called Our Food on Wednesday nights we were on one episode with the mussel dredger in N Wales. Thats the one mate I saw that one as well with the mussel dredger were you on it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostrea Posted April 24, 2012 Report Share Posted April 24, 2012 Thats the one mate I saw that one as well with the mussel dredger were you on it ? Yes my claim to fame! i am the skipper of the mussel dredger that was on the program Mare Gratia B932 One of my crew came back with tears in his eyes after the presenter got stuck in the mud on the mussel beds. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01g7lh6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutty Boots Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 I can take it or leave it myself, but I think if anyone's interested, Hugh Fearnly Whittingstals books may have some recipes with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitebridges Posted April 25, 2012 Report Share Posted April 25, 2012 Lovely stuff, picked and eaten it by the sackful. The only way to eat it is lightly boiled drenched in malt vinegar accompanied with proper bread and butter. They were selling it in our local ASDA this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_R Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 What's all this talk of vinegar about? Tastes good without as far as I am concerned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackpowder Posted April 26, 2012 Report Share Posted April 26, 2012 Love it, steamed along with a fillet of sea bass. Blackpowder Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 I went our local Morrisons today and Samphire was on sale for £14 per kilo and it was from Israel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utectok Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 I always think it heralds the sea trout as they both seem to be in season at the same time and are yummy together ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 I cook it like asparagus; warmed through in a mix of extra virgin olive oil, butter and garlic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayano3 Posted April 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 I'm in the wrong job Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrycatcat1 Posted April 29, 2012 Report Share Posted April 29, 2012 I'm in the wrong job Harry It certainly looks like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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