Palm grass

Setaria palmifolia

vegetable

Tender heart of the young stems, grilled over embers or steamed in hot-stone ovens.

Origin

Highlands of Papua New Guinea

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The sheaths are peeled away down to the white heart of the young stems, which is grilled or cooked for about twenty minutes.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

Its broad pleated leaves look like those of a young palm: hence its name.