Cooking Times

15 min
Prep Time
90 min
Cook Time
105 min
Total Time

Ingredients (8 items)

12.00 pieces Pejibayes
fresh palm fruits
8.00 cups Water
for cooking
2.00 tbsp Salt
for cooking
2.00 pieces Bay leaves
4.00 cloves Garlic
whole
1.00 tbsp Black peppercorns
whole
0.50 cup Mayonnaise
for serving
2.00 pieces Lime
cut into wedges, for serving

Instructions (10 steps)

1
Wash pejibayes thoroughly.
2
Place in a large pot with water.
3
Add salt, bay leaves, garlic, and peppercorns.
4
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
5
Simmer until pejibayes are tender.
60 minutes
6
Test doneness by piercing with a fork.
7
Let cool in cooking liquid.
30 minutes
8
Peel while still warm.
9
Cut in half and remove pit if desired.
10
Serve with mayonnaise and lime wedges.