Fun Food Fact: Did you know that samphire is actually not seaweed, not a flower, not an herb, but...

… a salt-loving plant that grows on saline soil along the coast. This crunchy green vegetable absorbs the salty water from its surroundings, giving it its unique, slightly salty taste. In the past, samphire was even used as a source of minerals for sailors to prevent scurvy! Nowadays, samphire shines mainly in culinary creations: briefly blanched or stir-fried, it gives dishes a fresh, salty twist that pairs perfectly with fish, crustaceans, and shellfish. And the fun part is, you can simply find these edible plants along our Dutch coast.