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Oyster-leaf (Mertensia maritima)

"Oysterleaf can be found growing wild on the coast of Scotland. Its fleshy leaves are rich in a flavour, which is comparable to oysters, anchovies, mushrooms and borage."

Anyone growing this in Australia?
I'd love to try it in my garden.

Time: 28th February 2010 8:32pm

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Julie says...
Me too! It sounds delicious.

Time: 1st March 2010 6:30pm

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Julie says...
Just did a search, and there are 10 seeds offered on eBay, quite cheap. I might have a go at this - what have I got to lose?

My mother-in-law used to grow something she called oyster plant, but I don't thnk it was this.

Time: 1st March 2010 7:08pm

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John Mc says...
I'm growing a mushroom plant. It's a multi stemmed herby looking thing that tasts unbelievably like mushrooms.

Time: 1st March 2010 8:05pm

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Julie says...
Do you know its correct name John? Sounds interesting. I love to try new plants. Did you buy the plant or grow it from seed?

Time: 1st March 2010 10:33pm

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speedy says...
probably 'Kenkaba' (Rungia klossii, family- Acanthaceae), a low growing bushy , cultivated plant from Niugini.
It's grown from cuttings

Time: 2nd March 2010 12:18am

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Violet_Cactus says...
I have a mushroom plant, too. Handy for people who are allergic to mushrooms.

Julie, if you end up growing the Oyster Plant, please let the forum know how you go!


Time: 2nd March 2010 9:18am

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John Mc says...
Hi Julie,
Here is a link to it
http://www.herbsarespecial.com.au/free-herb-information/mushroom-plant.html
I've read of so many restrictions posting to WA. I assume these are on the restricted list like everything else. Otherwise I'd be more than happy to send you some cuttings.
You might have to move over here.
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Time: 2nd March 2010 6:33pm

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Julie says...
Thanks Speedy, you're a gem!

Violet, I definitely will keep you up-to-date.

Time: 2nd March 2010 6:34pm

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Violet_Cactus says...
While we're on the topic of plants that taste like other things - Vap Ca (Houttuynia cordata)is a popular Asian herb that tastes (and smells) like fish.

I have heaps of it growing but no one in my family likes it.


Time: 2nd March 2010 11:39pm

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John Mc says...
QUOTE "Violet_Cactus says...
While we're on the topic of plants that taste like other things - Vap Ca (Houttuynia cordata)is a popular Asian herb that tastes (and smells) like fish."

Is that true? You've gotta be kidding ;)

Time: 3rd March 2010 8:15am

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi John,
Yes, it is very true that. Vap ca tastes and smell like fish. I love fish but dislike this herb. Some people like them in rice paper roll or salad but not for me. In VN they crush the leaves and throw it in the river to persuade fish to come.

I asked people who don't eat much fish but eat this herb very often. They said they get used to eat them after a while (initially, they hate those flavour). Apparently, they are very good for you.
Would you like some? I can send to you.

Time: 3rd March 2010 8:41am

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speedy says...
Giap ca, Vap ca...
..in Goi Cuon Tom Thit ....Yum!

Time: 3rd March 2010 12:29pm

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Brad says...
i want to taste some of your gardens...

Time: 3rd March 2010 2:05pm

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Julie says...
I'm getting really fed up with the WA quarantine restrictions.They ban the importation of the most innocuous plants.I understand the soil issue, but even bare-rooted plants are not allowed.

Thank heavens a lot of interesting food plants can be grown from seed - though there are a lot of restrictions on many of these too.

Time: 3rd March 2010 8:07pm

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John Mc says...
Hi JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE thank you for that kind offer. I might have a friend comming up from Melbourne about the time your Jujube's will be ready for sale. If the timing's right, is it possible for them to pick the Jujube's up personally? and maybe a cutting of that fish plant? Apparently, she doesn't live too far from you.

Time: 3rd March 2010 9:13pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Hi John,
Yes, Your friend can pick up the trees from my house. I will pack the fish plant with the lot. This plant will go dormant in winter but it should be ok. In the mean time, I will collect the seeds as a back up.

Happy growing.

Time: 4th March 2010 8:27am

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Violet_Cactus says...
The Vap Ca plant is quite pretty, especially when it flowers.

Julie, I feel your pain even though I live in Melbourne.
For me it's the frustration of looking at lovely fruiting plants on overseas nursery websites and knowing we can't get them here in Oz. It must be ten times worse for you in WA.



Time: 4th March 2010 10:14pm

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speedy says...
If you want it for ornamental as well as food value, there's a variegated form of Vap ca .
I think it's called Houttuynia cordata 'Chameleon'.
Leaves taste the same as the plain green.


Time: 4th March 2010 11:29pm

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Violet_Cactus says...
Speedy, that Vietnamese dish you mentioned has its own Facebook Page.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Goi-Cuon-Tom-Thit/30874550189

Here's a recipe, but I assume they substituted basil for vap ca:

Vietnamese Salad Roll (Goi Cuon Tom Thit)

Ingredients:
2 oz. rice vermicelli

8 large (8.5-inch) rice wrappers

8 large cooked shrimp, peeled, deveined and cut in half

11/3 tbsps. chopped fresh Thai basil

3 tbsps. chopped fresh mint leaves

3 tbsps. chopped fresh coriander

2 leaves lettuce, chopped

3 tbsps. hoisin sauce

1 tbsp. peanut butter

1 tsp. Spiracha chili sauce

1 tsp. finely chopped peanuts

Bring a medium saucepan of water to boil. Boil rice vermicelli 3 to 5 minutes or until al dente; drain.

Fill a large bowl with warm water. Dip one wrapper into the hot water for 1 second to soften.

Lay wrapper flat. In a row across the centre, place 2 shrimp halves, a handful of vermicelli, basil, mint, coriander and lettuce, leaving about 2 inches uncovered on each side.

Fold uncovered sides inward, then tightly roll the wrapper, beginning at the end with the lettuce. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

In another small bowl, mix hoisin sauce, peanut butter, chili sauce and peanuts. Serve rolls with the hoisin sauce mixture. Makes 8 rolls.



Time: 4th March 2010 11:56pm

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JUJUBE FOR SALE IN MELBOURNE says...
Thanks Violet, very good one indeed. You could subtitute cooked shrimps with left over meat or shop bought roast Chicken, just shreadd or slice the meat, the name then should be changed to 'Goi Cuon Thit'. 'Thit' means meat, 'Tom' means prawn or shrimp.

Traditionally, boiled, sliced pork belly as one of the main ingredient.

BTW, you could add Giap ca as an additional herb if you like. Normally, a plate of mixed fresh herbs is served on the table and people pick their own choice of herbs to make their own rolls.

Bon app

Time: 5th March 2010 8:06am

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speedy says...
I like the BBQ pork AND prawn.
when I make them at home I serve as roll your own at the table for adults,
but i make them up myself for the kid.

Oh, and Sweet chilli rather than Sriracha sauce for the kids.

very fine shredded lettuce , and a bit of shedded or julienne carot is good.

a few Garlic chives leaves are a nice addition also.
they look nice as 'tails' emerging from one end of the rolls

I think they're the perfect light meal for hot weather.
energizing , refreshing and satisfying.

Time: 5th March 2010 9:22am

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Darren says...
Hi If this is still being read, I would love some fish mint cuttings and am willing to trade. I have a certified organic nursery growing all (nearly) herbs, vegies and fruit trees

Time: 13th October 2011 8:33pm

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Julie says...
I said forever ago I would keep you up-to-date, but forgot. Anyway, none of the oyster seeds germinated. Boo hoo!

Time: 14th October 2011 4:45pm

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Nicole says...
I've got oyster leaf plant growing but as yet they've flowered but not produced seeds. The do die down over winter and come back from the last frosts.
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Julie says...
Nicole, I'd love to have another go if you ever have seeds. Can you email me please:

julwood at iprimus dot com dot au

Thanks

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