Palmito Ao Forno Recipes

PATATE AL FORNO: BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Put the potatoes in a roasting pan and sprinkle with the basil, sage, rosemary and garlic. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil on the potatoes, put the roasting pan in the oven and bake until golden brown and tender, approximately 45 minutes.

CREME DE PALMITO CREAM OF HEARTS OF PALM

Steps:

• Cut the hearts of palm into 3/4inch rounds and quickly saute in butter. Add reserved liquid and chicken stock. Cook over medium heat stirring for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a blender and puree. Strain through a sieve and return to a sauce pan. Temper 1 egg yolk with some of the hot liquid and whisk into the puree. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into warm soup bowls. Combine the parsley and yogurt and place a dollop on top of the soup as a garnish.

PASTEL DE PALMITO

Steps:

• You can make the dough by hand or use a food processor. Place the flour in a large bowl or food processor with some salt. Add the vegetable shortening and mix well or pulse until it makes crumbs. Stir in the egg, vinegar and the rum, then pour the water gradually until the mixture comes together as a dough. Knead the mixture once more, wrap in cling film and chill for 1 hr.
• Make the filling by heating the oil in a frying pan. Add the onion and garlic and season. Fry for 5 mins until soft and add the tomatoes, parsley and hearts of palm. Fry for another min and remove from heat.
• Halve the dough and using a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large square about 30cm X 30cm. Use a pastry cutter to make 6 squares. Repeat with the second piece of dough. If it's too soft, place it in the fridge, before adding the filling, to firm up again.
• Using a pastry brush lightly brush the edges of the square with water. Add 2 tbsp of the filling, a tiny dollop of cream cheese and fold over. Use a fork to press the edges together and seal. Chill until ready to fry. Place the pastries on a layer of baking paper, top with another and then wrap in cling film to stay dry until using.
• Heat 7.5-10cm vegetable oil in a wok or small heavy saucepan. It's ready when a small piece of bread dropped in sizzles immediately. Fry the pastels in batches for about 2-3 mins or until golden brown and bubbly. Drain on kitchen paper and fry the rest. Serve warm with napkins.

PASTA AL FORNO

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Add onions and cook slowly until moisture has evaporated but onions are not dark brown, about 5 minutes. Add ground beef and bacon. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until meat is browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Pour wine into the skillet and cook until evaporated, 1 to 3 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Fill tomato paste can with water and pour in. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook sauce, uncovered, until oil no longer appears on the surface, about 30 minutes. Add sugar and salt; cook and stir until dissolved, about 3 minutes more.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta at a boil for about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water. Return pasta to the pot and add a splash of olive oil to prevent sticking.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9x13-inch baking dishes.
• Add about 1 cup sauce and 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese to the pot with the cooked pasta.
• Spoon a thin layer of pasta into each prepared baking dish. Top each with a thin layer of provolone and mozzarella cheeses. Add sauce. Repeat layers with remaining pasta, cheeses, and sauce; finish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until hot and melted, 30 to 45 minutes.

ENSALADA PALMITO RECIPE (HEARTS OF PALM SALAD)

Steps:

• Cut the heart of palm into small bite sized pieces and place on lettuce lined plates. Squeeze lime juice over the hearts of palm. Add a tiny dash of salt and fresh pepper.
• The optional ingredients can be added together or individually. Mayonnaise can be substituted for the lime, salt, and pepper as is common in restaurants.

PALMITO AO FORNO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Combine the butter and garlic in a saucepan over medium heat; heat together until the butter melts completely. Add the cream into the butter mixture and simmer 3 to 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Melt 1 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese into the cream mixture. Stir in the onion and remove from heat.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the mushrooms in the oil until they begin to brown. Stir in the hearts of palm, Mexican-style corn, arugula, and green beans; add to the cream mixture; season with salt; transfer to a large baking dish; top with 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
• Bake on top rack in the preheated oven until the cheese has browned, 40 to 50 minutes.