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  ORGANIC Barima River-Hearts of Palm SALSA  
  Barima River-Hearts of Palm AND POTATO GALETTE  
  Barima River-Hearts of Palm “AU GRATIN”  
  Barima River-Hearts of Palm BRAISED AU JUS  
  ROCK-SHRIMP SAUTEED WITH Barima River-Hearts of Palm SALSA  
  CHICKEN BREAST EN PAPILLOTE WITH Barima River-Hearts of Palm  
     
  ORGANIC Barima River-Hearts of Palm SALSA  
  1 can 14 oz BARIMA RIVER hearts of Palm
1 cup Organic yellow and green Bell Pepper, cut in ¼” cubes
2 cups organic tomato, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
½ tablespoon fresh mint, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger root, minced fine
2 tablespoon lime juice and Zest
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
 
   
  In a cast iron skillet sauté the hearts of palm until lightly blacken. Add garlic and shallot, cook 2 minutes and reserve. Add the bell pepper, tomato, ginger, and let cool. When room temperature add all remaining ingredients
 
     
     
  Barima River-Hearts of Palm AND POTATO GALETTE  
  1 can 14 oz BARIMA RIVER hearts of palm, cut in julienne
2 medium potatoes, peeled
4 ounces unsalted butter, salt and pepper to taste
 
   
  Process the potatoes with a medium shredder in a food processor. Do no rinse. Toss with the heart of palm and sprinkle with salt and white pepper.Heat a 9 inches, non stick skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the foam subsides add the potato and heart of palm mixture. Press with a spatula to make a compact layer about ¾ inch thick. Lower the heat to medium and cook until the underside is light brown. Turn the gallette and finish cooking in 350 degree preheated oven, until the potatoes are tender all the way through (about 5 to 7 minutes.
Slide onto a plate and cut into wedges.
 
   
   
  Barima River-Hearts of Palm “AU GRATIN”  
  1 can 14 oz BARIMA RIVER hearts of palm, cut in ½” slices
¼ liter milk
20 grams butter unsalted\20 grams all-purpose flour
½ cup grated cheese
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 pinch nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
 
   
  Melt the butter in a saucepan, over medium-low heat. When the butter is hot, wisk in the flour. Cook over low-heat for 2 minutes, stirring gently. Wisk the cold milk slowly, bring to a boil and cook until the sauce thicken (about 4 to 6 minutes. Add the minced garlic then season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste. Reserve

In a gratin dish, display the slices of hearts of palm. Pour over the sauce.
Garnish the top with the grated cheese. Bake in pre-heated oven at 350 for 5 minutes, or until hot. Finish under the broiler until the cheese turn lightly brown

 
   
   
  Barima River-Hearts of Palm BRAISED AU JUS  
  Serve atop a salad or as side dish
1 can 14 oz BARIMA RIVER hearts of palm
¼ cup carrot, diced
¼ cup onion, diced
1 teaspoon garlic chopped
1 stalk thyme fresh
½ each bay leaf
½ cup unsalted chicken broth
 
   
  Rinse the heart of palm. Saute lightly the onion and garlic (2 minutes). Add the thyme, bay leaves and carrot. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and the hearts of palm. Braised in the oven uncovered for 15 minutes.  
   
   
  ROCK-SHRIMP SAUTEED WITH Barima River-Hearts of Palm SALSA  
  1 can BARIMA RIVER hearts of palm
1 cup yellow and green bell pepper, cut ¼” cubes
2 cups plum tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
½ tablespoon mint leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon ginger root, minced fine
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
½ pound rock shrimps rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
 
   
  Cut the hearts of palm in ½” cubes. Saute the hearts of palm cubes until lightly brown. Add the garlic and shallots, cook 2 minutes and reserve. Add the bell pepper, tomato, ginger and sauté briefly, add the vinegar and lime juice. Let cool to warm. Return the shrimps and palm to the pan and add the cilantro and mint.
 
   
   
  CHICKEN BREAST EN PAPILLOTE WITH Barima River-Hearts of Palm  
  4 boned and skinned chicken breast halves, trimmed
1 can 14 oz BARIMA RIVER hearts of palm, cut ½ inch
4 teaspoons unsalted butter, room temperature
5 cups chicken broth, unsalted
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons walnut oil
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
 
   
  Cut four 15 inch squares of parchment paper. Spread 1 teaspoon of the room temperature butter in the center. Place each chicken breast flat side down and with a sharp knife, cut lengthwise pocket in each and open it up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place 8 strips of hearts of palm on one side of each chicken breast. Fold the top of the breast over the hearts of palm and press firmly together.

Fold each parchment square in half, then fold the long edge over several times. Fold the short edges in from each side. Twist each end and tie with kitchen string. Bring the chicken stock to a boil. Put the papillotes in an “au gratin” dish and pour chicken stock over. Simmer 2 minutes then turn over. Cook in a 350 F oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until completely cooked.

To make the sauce : Reduce some chicken stock to ¾ cup. Transfer to a food processor. Add the butter and walnut oil through the feed tube. Add the lemon juice and check seasoning. Slice each chicken breast on the diagonal into 6 pieces. Arrange spoke-fashion on warm plates and spoon some of the sauce onto each plat

 
   
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