Warm Hearts of Palm Salad with Molho Apimentado (Br

Name: Warm Hearts of Palm Salad with Molho Apimentado (Brazilian hot sauce/salsa)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and diced; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup minced yellow onions; 2 medium firm-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded and minced; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 2 malaguetas, stemmed, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)*; 1 clove garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence, recipe follows; 2 (14-ounce) cans hearts of palm, rinsed, drained, and dried on paper towels; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and diced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup minced yellow onions
2 medium firm-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 small green bell pepper, cored, seeded and minced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 malaguetas, stemmed, seeded and minced (wear rubber gloves)*
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon Emeril's Original Essence, recipe follows
2 (14-ounce) cans hearts of palm, rinsed, drained, and dried on paper towels
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["In a small bowl, combine the avocado, lime juice, and salt.", "Stir until just mixed, leaving chunky.", "Set aside.", "In a small bowl, combine the onions, tomatoes, bell peppers, vinegar, olive oil, cilantro, peppers, and garlic, and stir to combine.", "Allow to sit at least 30 minutes for flavors to develop.", "In a shallow dish, combine the flour and Essence.", "Roll the hearts of palm in the flour until lightly coated.", "In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.", "Add the hearts of palm in batches, and cook until crispy and golden brown on all sides, turning occasionally to ensure even browning.", "Remove from the skillet and transfer to serving plates.", "Cut into 1-inch pieces.", "Top each portion with a dollop of the Molho Apimentado and diced avocado, and serve immediately.", "*If you cannot find malaguetas, you can substitute any small hot pepper, such as tabasco or serrano", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and diced, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup minced yellow onions, and more.

Yes, Warm Hearts of Palm Salad with Molho Apimentado (Brazilian hot sauce/salsa) falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Warm Hearts of Palm Salad with Molho Apimentado (Brazilian hot sauce/salsa)

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