Marsh Samphire

Known as glasswort or pickle-plant, marsh samphire is a succulent, salt tolerant plant that grows in salt marshes, on beaches and among mangroves. It has a crisp, interesting texture and a fresh, salty and iodiney flavour.

Samphire can be used raw in salads or steamed and coated with melted butter, in the same way as spinach. It can also be steeped in vinegar to make a delicate pickle.