How to Cook Samphire

Method11 steps · about 9 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Wash the samphire (230 g) and break large pieces into smaller strands. Choose one method: fry using steps 2–4, boil using steps 5–8, or steam using steps 9–11.

   Uses 230 g samphire (2 packs)

2. 2

   Step 2: For the fried method, melt the measured unsalted butter (2 tbsp) in a large frying pan over medium heat.

   Uses 2 tbsp unsalted butter

3. 3

   Step 3: When the prepared butter foams, add the prepared washed samphire and cook for 3–4 minutes until just wilted.

   Fry samphire until just wilted · 4 minUses 230 g samphire washed and large pieces broken into strands · 2 tbsp butter melted in frying pan for fry option

4. 4

   Step 4: Season the fried samphire with the measured pepper (½ tsp) to taste and serve immediately.

   Uses ½ tsp pepper · samphire fried 3–4 minutes in butter

5. 5

   Step 5: For the boiled alternative, bring separate water to a boil in a lidded saucepan and add the prepared washed samphire.

   Uses separate water for boiling option · same 230 g washed samphire for boil alternative

6. 6

   Step 6: Cover and boil for 2 minutes, then drain the cooked samphire.

   Boil samphire · 2 minUses washed samphire in saucepan boiling water

7. 7

   Step 7: Melt the measured butter (2 tbsp) in the empty saucepan and stir in the prepared hot drained samphire.

   Uses 2 tbsp unsalted butter · samphire boiled 2 minutes and drained

8. 8

   Step 8: Season the buttered boiled samphire with the measured pepper (½ tsp) to taste and serve.

   Uses ½ tsp pepper · hot boiled samphire tossed with 2 tbsp butter

9. 9

   Step 9: For the steamed alternative, put about 2 cm (¾ inch) of boiling separate water in the steamer.

   Uses separate water for steamer, about 2 cm depth

10. 10

    Step 10: Put the prepared washed samphire in the steaming basket and cover.

    Uses same 230 g washed samphire for steam alternative

11. 11

    Step 11: Steam for 2 minutes, then season the steamed samphire with the measured pepper (½ tsp) to taste and serve.

    Steam samphire · 2 minUses ½ tsp pepper · washed samphire in covered basket over boiling water