Anybody use Purslane?

[smoke king]

For years, I have waged a valiant, albeit losing battle with purslane-in my garden, in my yard, basically anywhere on my property that isn't concrete.

I was reading an article in "Sunset" magazine, and in it they talked about using purslane in salads!!

Has anyone ever tried it? I mean, try as I might I can't seem to kill it, so I may as well eat it!!

 

[Andy M.]

My parents used to make a salad with cooked purslane and yogurt.

 

[babetoo]

sorry i don't even know what it is. babe

 

[josh_swinehart]

Never used it personally, however I have some links for you:

http://www.epicurious.com/tools/searchresults?search=Purslane&searchtype=food&recipeGroup=epi

7 Recipes Including:
PURSLANE AND PARSLEY SALAD
PURSLANE, MEYER LEMON, AND PEAR SALAD WITH KAFFIR LIME VINAIGRETTE
GRILLED ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH PURSLANE AND TOMATO


Hope those help.

-Josh hart

 

[BreezyCooking]

I've eaten it - although always raw, never cooked. It has a crunchy, somewhat sour/lemony flavor & is nice added to mixed salads. There are actually a number of domesticated cultivars available with somewhat larger leaves & supposedly less invasive habits.

 

[college_cook]

I'm not nuts about it, but yes, it's edible. May as well use it if you have it.

 

[smoke king]

Thanks everyone-I'll give it a try and let you know!!

 

[Constance]

I've tasted it, and Breezy's description is pretty acurate.

 

[carolelaine]

A few years ago I had some in a hanging pot. Seeds got out and I have it everywhere also. I tried it and nastriums in salads. I thought it was fine but the family did not.