Palm Seeds

Store dried palm seeds in an airtight container. Cooked palm seeds should be refrigerated in liquid.

Dried palm seeds need to be rehydrated and cooked before eating. Soaking overnight is usually recommended.

Boil or pressure cook palm seeds until tender. Cooking time can vary depending on the variety and age of the seed.

They are often used in savory dishes, stews, and curries, or candied for desserts.

Taste can be improved by discarding the cooking liquid if it has a bitter aftertaste.

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Garlic

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Curry leaves

Trying to eat dried, uncooked palm seeds, as they are very hard and indigestible.

Not cooking them long enough, resulting in a tough, unpleasant texture.

Overcooking, which can make them mushy.