The chonta or “heart of palm” is the inner part of the palm, which is shredded o

The chonta or “heart of palm” is the inner part of the palm, which is shredded or cut into slices and left to rest in a brine accompanied by lemons and oil. Also known as “palmito”, tends to be the center of the chonta salad. You can also accompany onions., tomatoes and avocado for more complex salads.