Purslane Velouté, Green green green


Have you ever heard of purslane? Did you know that purslane is an exotic weed that is fully edible? It has Omega-3, Vitamin A, B and C

It is a very dietary plant which can be consumed in all types of way. Very good for your health.

Here we will make a very savory purslane velouté.

The ingredient list:

For 2 to 4 persons

Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking time: 15 minutes

  • a bunch of fresh purslane
  • 1 shallot
  • 2 medium sizes potatoes
  • 1 bouillon cube
  • a splash of olive oil
  • a pinch of salt and black pepper
  • a bit of creativity

The recipe:

  1. First of all, wash under water your bunch of purslane. Take of all the root off the bunch.
  2. Slice thinly your shallots, place them on a pot on a low heat with olive oil and sweat them for about 2 minutes. Add the bunch of purslane into the pot. Peel and cut your potatoes in a rough way.
  3. Leave not the stove for about 5 minutes, stay around and mix regularly.
  4. Add your potatoes, your bouillon cube and pour 2 glasses of water. Bring it to boil and mix quite often. When your potatoes are soften, you can start step 5.
  5. Mix it into a blender and serve hot.
Enjoy!