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Pacaya for Dinner ?( Chamaedorea tepejilote)

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Chamaedorea tepejilote, locally known as Pacaya is found all over Guatemala .The male inflorescence is a very popular food item. The varieties from Coban are the best. I like them cooked with onion and egg for breakfast.

I went to the main market in Guatemala City today and encountered these fine examples . These Pacayas were about two feet long and had to come from some massive Chamaedorea tepejilote.

There were about 60 per bundle and cost $25.00. These four set aside in the photo had been sold.

I think that it is important for everyone to see that palms are more than just landscape specimens. Many species are very important in their native environments.

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share with us some cooking pictures and recipes!

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2 hours ago, DoomsDave said:

share with us some cooking pictures and recipes!

Dave this is a video in spanish ,but is easy to understand. They use Goya brand Pacayas that can be easily found in Latino markets in the US

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TBZv8eSKVc 

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El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

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Looks like it would make good tempura 

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8 hours ago, scottgt said:

Dave this is a video in spanish ,but is easy to understand. They use Goya brand Pacayas that can be easily found in Latino markets in the US

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TBZv8eSKVc 

I have a few pacaya palms of my own, though none like you'd find in Guatamala.

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9 hours ago, Xenon said:

Looks like it would make good tempura 

I think so too. I will have to try that.

El Oasis - beach garden, distinct wet/dry season ,year round 20-38c

Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

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30 minutes ago, DoomsDave said:

I have a few pacaya palms of my own, though none like you'd find in Guatamala.

Dave, if you do get a chance to harvest your pacayas the inflorescence must be absolutely white, no hint of green or it will taste extremely bitter.

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Las Heliconias - jungle garden ,800m elevation,150+ inches rainfall, year round 15-28c

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54 minutes ago, scottgt said:

Dave, if you do get a chance to harvest your pacayas the inflorescence must be absolutely white, no hint of green or it will taste extremely bitter.

Thanks for the tip!

Looks like I'll have some blanching to do.

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