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Sea bean may refer to: *Drift seed, a seed of any of a number of tropical plants growing in coastal areas, the seeds of which are found floating upon ocean currents, by means of which the seeds are dispersed. *When used in a culinary context, several different glasswort plants of the genus ''Salicornia'' and called "salicorne".
[edit] About Seabeans
Sea beans are not beans at all, but rather small thin succulant plants that grow naturally along the shoreline. They are more commonly used as a garnish than as a major component of a dish.
The most common preparations are steaming or simmering, followed by shocking in ice water to preserve color. At the last minute, the cooked and cooled sea beans can be warmed in a just a bit of olive oil or butter. Too much tends to make them greasy and slimy.
Sea beans are naturally salty from the seawater environment where they grow, so care should be taken in adding additional salt to dishes containing them.
A slender edible plant with teeny pointy leaves that grows along the Pacific and Atlantic coasts of the United States as well as Britain and NW Europe
Recipes With Seabeans
Basil, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Lime, Rice Wine
Asparagus, Balsamic Vinegar, Black Pepper, Chilli, Chives
Barnaby Dorfman
Awesome addition! Would love to see some recipes!