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    Ceviche de Palmito

    A traditional Costa Rican dish — Ceviche de Palmito swaps the fish for tender hearts of palm, Costa Rica’s prized harvest, and ‘cooks’ them in the same bright lime bath as the classic.

    ⏱ 20 minPrep time
    🔥 0 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 Costa Rican KitchenCategory
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    A traditional Costa Rican dish — Ceviche de Palmito swaps the fish for tender hearts of palm, Costa Rica’s prized harvest, and ‘cooks’ them in the same bright lime bath as the classic. Silky palmito rounds soak up lime, onion, tomato, and culantro to make a refreshing, vegetarian ceviche. It is served chilled on tostadas or in lettuce cups, perfect for hot coastal days.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Drain and rinse the heart of palm, then slice into thin rounds and place in a glass bowl.
    2. Add the onion, tomato, bell pepper, and culantro.
    3. Pour over the lime juice and olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to coat.
    4. Chill for at least fifteen minutes so the flavors marry, then serve cold on tostadas or in lettuce cups.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    Let it marinate no more than an hour — palmito stays delicate, and the lime keeps it bright. If using fresh palmito, simmer it in salted water for twenty minutes until tender before slicing.

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    Recipe details

    Prep20 min
    Cook0 min
    Servings4
    CategoryCosta Rican Kitchen
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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