Moqueca de Palmito (Hearts of Palm Stew)

Ingredients & Substitutes

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat 3 tablespoons of dende oil in a large pot over medium heat.

2. 2

   Add 1 large chopped onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.

3. 3

   Stir in 1 chopped red bell pepper and 1 chopped green bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes until slightly tender.

4. 4

   Add 2 large chopped tomatoes and 800 grams of sliced hearts of palm to the pot, simmering for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.

5. 5

   Pour in 400 ml of coconut milk, season with 1 teaspoon of salt and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper, and bring the stew to a gentle simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 0.5 cup of chopped cilantro and the juice of 1 lime before serving.