Hearts of Palm Coxinha-Style

Ingredients

• 🧅Onion1 small, grated
  
• 🥚Eggs1, beaten
  
• 🌾Breadcrumbs80 g
  
• 🌶️Smoked Paprika1 tsp
  
• 🥬Cassava500 g, mashed
  
• 🫙Palm Oil3 tbsp, for frying
  
• 🥬Hearts of Palm300 g
  

Optional extras

• 🌿Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish
  

Instructions

1. 1

   Chop or mash the hearts of palm finely, then mix with the breadcrumbs, egg, grated onion and smoked paprika.

2. 2

   Season generously, then shape into 8 small patties with wet hands.

3. 3

   Chill for 15 minutes so they hold their shape in the pan.

4. 4

   Shallow-fry in the Palm Oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes a side until crusty and cooked through.

5. 5

   Drain briefly and serve with yogurt, fresh cilantro and wedges of lime.