Samphire is this snazzy new veg I spotted in tescos. Very cute. Small pack, not cheap, but you only eat about 25 g at a time cos it's naturally v salty. More like a garnish than a veg. Love it.
It's a 'coastal' veg. Strands of crisp green, rather the same size and shape as runner beans when they've been cut into long strips. Because it grows on seashores, it is lovely and sea-salty, with a succulent crunch.
We've been eating it raw in salads, and cooked with other veg, and I nibble while cooking.
I'll definitely be buying it again, but I suspect it has a very short season...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/samphire