Think of purslane as a great alternative to lettuce: the leaves and stems are crisp, chewy, succulent, and they have a mild lemony taste.

把马齿苋想成是生菜的一个伟大的替代品：叶和茎是脆的、耐嚼、多汁，而且它们有淡淡的柠檬味。

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Think of purslane as a great alternative or addition to lettuce: the leaves and stems are crisp, chewy, and succulent, and they have a mild lemony taste.

把马齿苋想成是生菜的一个伟大的替代品：叶和茎是脆的，耐嚼，多汁，而且它们有淡淡的柠檬味。

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Such a meal also should balance tastes savory, a little sour or bitter maybe, perhaps some sweet and salt and textures, from chewy to succulent to crisp.

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