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Enjoy fresh Hearts of Palm year round.
A slender white vegetable, hearts of palm is encased in a tough cylindrical, ivory husk. Inside is a velvety, tender flesh that is delicately flavored. Tasting somewhat like an artichoke, it has the appearance similar to that of white asparagus. About four inches in length, individual hearts may be as thin as a pencil or measure nearly one to one-and-one-half inches in diameter.
Containing no cholesterol, fresh hearts of palm is a good source of nutritious fiber.
Hearts of palm may be packaged fresh, or jarred in water, and may be served raw or cooked. Steam or peel outer husk if still intact. Slice and add to salads, grains, pastas and fresh salsas. Top pizza with thin slices. Stuff or fill hollow cavity with cheeses, meats or herbs. Add to stews, chowders, quiche and casseroles. Mild in flavor, hearts of palm pairs well with greens and seafood.
Also known as "swamp cabbage" or "millionaire's salad". Favored in Costa Rica, "Picadillo de Palmito" is a traditional dish.
Young stems produced by a palm tree known as "bactris gasipaes", hearts of palm have been cultivated in Central America since the time of the Mayas. In the Republic of Panama, Central America, top quality hearts of palm thrive in the rural area of Panama. Also field-grown in the tropical humid areas of Costa Rica, hearts of palm are, literally, the heart of the sabal Palmetto tree. This spectacular tall tough-barked palm is the state tree of Florida and is protected by Florida state law. The hearts of palm grown in the United States are mainly from Florida.
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Enjoy fresh Hearts of Palm year round.
Description/Taste
A slender white vegetable, hearts of palm is encased in a tough cylindrical, ivory husk. Inside is a velvety, tender flesh that is delicately flavored. Tasting somewhat like an artichoke, it has the appearance similar to that of white asparagus. About four inches in length, individual hearts may be as thin as a pencil or measure nearly one to one-and-one-half inches in diameter.
Nutritional Value
Containing no cholesterol, fresh hearts of palm is a good source of nutritious fiber.
Applications
Hearts of palm may be packaged fresh, or jarred in water, and may be served raw or cooked. Steam or peel outer husk if still intact. Slice and add to salads, grains, pastas and fresh salsas. Top pizza with thin slices. Stuff or fill hollow cavity with cheeses, meats or herbs. Add to stews, chowders, quiche and casseroles. Mild in flavor, hearts of palm pairs well with greens and seafood.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Also known as "swamp cabbage" or "millionaire's salad". Favored in Costa Rica, "Picadillo de Palmito" is a traditional dish.
Geography/History
Young stems produced by a palm tree known as "bactris gasipaes", hearts of palm have been cultivated in Central America since the time of the Mayas. In the Republic of Panama, Central America, top quality hearts of palm thrive in the rural area of Panama. Also field-grown in the tropical humid areas of Costa Rica, hearts of palm are, literally, the heart of the sabal Palmetto tree. This spectacular tall tough-barked palm is the state tree of Florida and is protected by Florida state law. The hearts of palm grown in the United States are mainly from Florida.
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Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Searsucker | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
| Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 800 843 4661 |
| Quality Social | San Diego CA | 619-501-7675 |
| Bertrand at Mr A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Chez Loma | Coronado CA | 619-435-0661 |
| La Valencia | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| La Valencia Dry Storage | San Diego CA | 858-551-3750 |
| Rancho Santa Fe Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-1582 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Spike Africa's Fresh Fish Bar & Grill | San Diego CA | 858-401-0608 |
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