description Dried Samphire (Rock) Overview
Dried rock samphire is the dried form of Crithmum maritimum, a perennial coastal plant in the family Apiaceae. The species grows on rocky shores and cliffs around parts of the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and its fleshy leaves have been used as a salty, aromatic culinary herb. It is distinct from glasswort, also called marsh or sea samphire, which belongs to a different plant group and is not the same ingredient.
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What plant is dried rock samphire made from?
Dried rock samphire is made from Crithmum maritimum, a perennial coastal plant in the Apiaceae family. It grows on rocky shores and cliffs around parts of the Atlantic and Mediterranean.
What does dried rock samphire taste like?
Rock samphire has a salty, aromatic flavor because it grows in coastal environments. Drying concentrates the herb, so it is usually used in small amounts.
How is dried rock samphire used in cooking?
It can season fish, seafood, vegetables, salads, and coastal-style sauces. The fleshy leaves have a long history as a salty culinary herb in Atlantic and Mediterranean regions.
Is rock samphire the same as marsh samphire?
No. Rock samphire is Crithmum maritimum and grows on rocky coasts and cliffs. Marsh samphire generally refers to different salt-marsh plants, so the two should not be treated as the same ingredient.
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