When someone says “Palmiste”, the eyes of any true Reunion Islander sparkle with joy! Le Palmiste is, like Le Bichique, a celebratory dish par excellence.
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An elegant shrub
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The palmetto is a tree from the palm family and grows in wetlands. Previously, it was found in abundance in the forests on Réunion Island. The palmetto dies when it is cut. Today a protected species, it is often found in the gardens of Creole houses or on the premises of a few farmers in Sainte-Rose, Saint-Philippe and Plaine des Palmistes. It can measure a dozen meters in height, its leaves are also quite large and can reach 2 to 3 metres in length.
The palmheart called palm cabbage is very appreciated in cooking, its delicate taste and crunchy texture have always made palm cabbage an excellent gastronomic delicacy.
