Eat The Weeds: Episode 91: Purslane

http://www.eattheweeds.com/purslane-omega-3-fatty-weed/

Learn about wild food with Green Deane. In this video, we'll look at purslane, often said to be the most nutritious green found around the world.

Category:

Education

Tags:

• bushcraft
• edible
• wild
• foods
• Foraging
• herbs
• medicine
• permaculture
• plants
• portulaca
• oleracea
• purslane
• raw
• survival
• wildcra

[StephieMcCarthy]

I have a crush on Green Dean. Gotta love a wild gourmet!

[EatTheWeeds]

@StephieMcCarthy  Music to a bachelor's ears.

[moneypit1997]

I have moss rose that grows here, they have red flowers. is that the same thing?

[EatTheWeeds]

@moneypit1997 No, same genus, different species.

[MarshmallowVogt]

In Mexico they call this verdolagas

[EatTheWeeds]

@MarshmallowVogt On my website I think I mention that.

[SanJoseBob]

Deane, Like the gentleman from Mexico said, in Spanish it's called "Verdolagas". My dad is Native American (Apache, New Mexico) and my mom is Spanish. He taught her to Saute

Purslane with Onions & canned Corned Beef,..... delish! That was many years ago, but to this day, if I find it growing wild I will pick it. Treat it like you would Spinach. I just discovered your site and will subscribe and follow your knowledgeable advice. SanJoseBob.

[godlikegohan2]

great video

[TheHomesteadGal]

I've allowed Purslane to multiply and in just a few years, I have an enormous supply for us, the chickens, rabbits, and the pig.

Purslane quiche is my favorite way to eat this -- or just raw.

[TheHomesteadGal]

@permiepat I've tried dehydrating it and since it's such a water-based plant, it's too difficult to try to dry. Just enjoy the full season and pig out!

[EatTheWeeds]

@permiepat Perhaps but I think it would be a chore. The plant is mostly water to start with. You won't end up with much.

[Wreckinbelle]

This once completely took over my entire garden! I had no idea that it was edible at the time. I wish I had because it choked out everything else I was trying to grow! :)