This time of year Foraged and Found Edibles sells sea beans, or salicornia, which are edible pods gathered from tidepools. They don't actually grow or live in the ocean, but they fall in the water from plants that sometimes grow quite far away, and the tides carry them to our beaches.
They're very salty, having travelled in sea water. It's good to soak them for a bit before using them, to make them somewhat less salty. After you soak them, they still keep a trace of saltiness on the inside, which I enjoy.
I like to pickle them by preparing a vinegary marinade, diluting it a bit with water, then simmering the beans in the marinade for a minute or two before letting them sit for a while to soak up the flavor. Last week I also prepared them with fresh pasta and morel mushrooms, another seasonal treat on my local forager's table.
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