Purslane
Now in season
Vegetables
Refrigerator
Purslane is a fairly unknown 'forgotten' vegetable. Too bad, because purslane's delicate, sharp, slightly sour flavour fits into numerous dishes. There are 2 varieties: summer purslane and winter purslane. Purslane has bright green, small, diamond-shaped leaves. The stalks are thick, fleshy and sometimes a little pink at the base. Originally, purslane comes from the Far East.
Preparation & storage
Storage
Purslane will keep for 2 days in the fridge in an open plastic bag.
Purslane can also be frozen, but first blanch for about 2 minutes. It can then be kept in a tightly closed plastic bag or container for up to 12 months at a minimum of -18°C.
You can store leftover cooked purslane in a sealed container in the fridge for 2 days or in the freezer for 3 months.
Preparation
Always handle purslane with care. The leaves bruise quickly and lose their crispness.
Do not remove bunches of purslane until you have cut off the roots. Wash purslane carefully in plenty of cold water and drain well.
Winter purslane is especially suitable to be processed (raw) in stews and salads.
Summer purslane is especially suitable for cooking. Summer purslane has a more robust structure, the leaves and stems are meatier.
Storage times
Fresh
Refrigerator: 2 days
Frozen (first blanch for 2 minutes): 12 months
Leftover cooked purslane
Refrigerator: 2 days
Frozen: 3 months
Preparation times
Cooking: approx. 5 minutes
Stir-frying: 3 - 5 minutes
Microwave oven: 5 - 7 minutes
Braising: approx. 10 minutes
Steaming: approx. 10 minutes
Cleaning purslane
See preparing.
Information
Portion size
Cultivation
Tip
Purslane flavour
Recipes with Purslane
More recipes
Stir-fried purslane with ginger and green peas
275gr vegetables p.p.
Winter purslane salad
200gr vegetables p.p. & 100gr fruit p.p.
Nutritional values
These nutritional values apply to the unprocessed product. View all for the full set of values and preparation methods.
View all| Type | Per 100gr |
|---|---|
| Energy | 54 kj (13 kcal) |
| Fat total | 0 gr |
| of which saturated | 0 gr |
| of which unsaturated | 0 gr |
| Carbohydrates | 1 gr |
| of which sugars | 1 gr |
| Dietary fibre | 2.5 gr |
| Protein | 1 gr |
| Salt | 0.08 mg |
| Retinol act. equivalent | 325 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.04 mg |
| Nicotinic acid | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.03 mg |
| Folate equivalents | 124.5 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
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