Palm heart

Palm heart

1. INGREDIENT OF THE WEEK # 24 PALM HEART Heart of palm, also called palm heart, chonta, palmito, palm cabbage, swamp cabbage, or burglar's thigh. Hearts of palm is a type of vegetable harvested from a number of palm tree species. The edible cores from the palm tree stems are firm and smooth, and described as resembling the flavor of an artichoke. Its crisp texture makes the food an ideal addition to salads and stir-fry meals. Palm hearts also contain beneficial nutrients and contribute to a healthy diet. Due to its high content of fiber, hearts of palms fight constipation improving your digestive system . ( CHEF DHEERAJ SINGH )