To Cook Palm Hearts: The Basics

Your preference will determine how you cook palm heart. Short-cook for a slightly crunchy, nutty result. Cook longer for a more uniform, mellow, juicier vegetable. I have found this gentle vegetable fresh-tasting and delightful handled in all the following ways. For a perishable delicacy, it is remarkably unfussy when it comes to cooking methods—or no cooking at all.

Figure on 3 ounces of trimmed heart per person for a salad or side dish.