Claytonia

Claytonia is a fleshy, winter hardy green that has succulent leaves and a mild tart taste. It's often used in salads, or as a soup, pizza or pasta garnish. It makes a fantastic substitute for all types of Purslane, which is commonly stewed.

21 July 2021

Claytonia is commonly known as miners lettuce, spring beauty and winter purslane. It is indigenous to Eastern Asia and North America, and now grows across the world. Although no longer considered a true Purslane, Claytonia was reclassified in the last decade as its own separate genus, it is commonly eaten as one.

In addition to salads and a tasty nutritional garnish, Claytonia can be prepared like purslane, in many dishes. In Morocco, dinner often starts with cooked salads on bread. This Morrocan Purslane dish is one such starter.

In Turkey various wild purslanes are prepared in a variety of dishes, depending on the region. Pirinçli Semizotu, or Purslane with rice is traditionally cooked in Central Anatolia and looks fantastic [2]. We'll be cooking this recipe tonight.