Recipes

Grilled Fish with Salicornia Butter
Ingredients:
Fresh line fish (e.g. kingklip or cob)
Salicornia
Butter
Lemon
Garlic
Method:
Grill fish until lightly charred Sauté Salicornia in butter, garlic and lemon

Spoon over fish

Result:Spoon over fish
Salty, buttery, citrus finish. No extra salt needed

Oyster & Salicornia Garnish
Ingredients:
Fresh oysters
Finely chopped Salicornia
Lemon zest
Olive oil

Method:
Mix Salicornia with lemon zest and oil
Spoon lightly over oysters

Result:
Bright, briny, fresh, a premium tasting experience

Steak with Salicornia & Herb Finish
Ingredients:
Grilled steak
Salicornia
Rosemary
Butter

Method:
Grill steak to preference
Quickly sauté Salicornia with butter and herbs
Serve as a topping

Result:
Salty crunch that cuts through the richness of the meat

Salicornia Summer Salad
Ingredients:
Salicornia
Cherry tomatoes
Cucumber
Avocado
Olive oil

Method:
Toss all ingredients lightly
Finish with olive oil

Result:

Crisp, refreshing, naturally seasoned

Crispy Salicornia Tempura Batter
Ingredients:
Salicornia
Tempura batter
Light dipping sauce

Method:
Dip in batter
Fry briefly until crisp

Result:
Crunchy, salty snack.

Braaied Steak with Salicornia Chimichurri
Ingredients:
Ribeye or sirloin steak
Fresh Salicornia (finely chopped)
Parsley, garlic, chili
Olive oil, lemon juice

Method:
Braai steak over open flame
Mix Salicornia with herbs, oil, and lemon
Spoon over sliced steak

Result:
Replaces salt and adds crunch

Cape Malay Pickled Fish with Salicornia
Ingredients:
Firm white fish
Cape Malay curry pickling sauce
Salicornia (lightly blanched)

Method:
Prepare pickled fish as usual
Fold in Salicornia before chilling

Result:
Adds fresh crunch to rich, spiced dish and enhances visual appeal

Garlic Prawns with Salicornia & Lemon Butter
Ingredients:
Prawns
Butter, garlic, lemon
Salicornia

Method:
Sauté prawns in garlic butter
Add Salicornia at the end
Finish with lemon

Result:
Natural saltiness replaces seasoning

Seafood Potjie with Salicornia
Ingredients:
Mixed seafood (mussels, fish, prawns)
Creamy or tomato base
Salicornia

Method:
Cook potjie slowly as usual
Add Salicornia in last 10 minutes

Result:
Deep flavour and fresh contrast adding a “chef’s touch” to a rustic dish

Pap, Chakalaka & Salicornia Garnish
Ingredients:
Pap
Chakalaka
Crispy Salicornia (lightly fried)

Method:
Plate pap and chakalaka
Top with crispy Salicornia

Result:
Crunch and salt elevate this humble dish, perfect for modern African restaurants

Boerewors with Salicornia Relish
Ingredients:
Boerewors
Salicornia
Onion, vinegar, mustard

Method:
Braai boerewors
Make quick relish with chopped Salicornia

Result:
Cuts through richness, adding a premium twist to a classic

Gourmet Burger with Salicornia Crunch
Ingredients:
Beef patty
Cheese, bun
Crispy Salicornia

Method:
Fry Salicornia until crisp
Use as topping instead of bacon or pickles

Result:
Unique texture and salty kick, Instagram-worthy

Rooibos-Smoked Chicken Salad with Salicornia
Ingredients:
Rooibos smoked chicken
Greens, avocado
Salicornia

Method:
Toss salad
Add fresh Salicornia on top

Result:
Fresh, clean and distinctly South African