I saw it at the supermarket and bought 2 of them. I read somewhere that they are very good for you. I Googled for recipes for them, but don't see anyhting very appealing.

Anyone?

Never heard of those things

No, I dont think I even seen them B4. I thought U were talkin' about that little wolf, dog thing.
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chocho?

we use a lot of that in jamaican cooking

SammiJ said:

I think that's why I've encoutered that food item. Some of my relatives married people from the West Indies. It consistency is close to papaya.
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MadameS said:

yeah pretty much
we boil it and put it in soups...it's actually really good
and very good 4 u

mmmmm, chayote is delicious. It's a Mexican squash and can be used in various dishes or eaten alone (my preference). I just like to steam it with a little seasoning and a pat of butter. Chayote is great! Enjoy!
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Chayote Slaw

Ingredients
1
tablespoon
Olive Oil

2
cups
Chayote Squash peeled sliced and cut into thin strips

2
tablespoons
Sherry Wine Vinegar

6
tablespoons
Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1
teaspoon
Cilantro chopped

1/2
cup
Fire Roasted Sweet Red Bell Peppers

1

South African Baby Pineapples chopped


Latin Spice Mix

2
tablespoons
Cumin Seed

1 1/2
tablespoons
Whole Black Peppercorn

2
teaspoons
Coriander Seeds

1
tablespoon
Sugar

3/4
teaspoon Coarse Sea Salt



Preparation
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add Chayote and sauté just until crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from pan and allow to cool completely. Combine Sherry Wine Vinegar and Latin Spice Mix in medium bowl. Gradually whisk in the olive oil. Mix in fresh cilantro. Season vinaigrette to taste with salt and pepper. Drain and chop the jarred peppers, add baby pineapple. Combine chayote and peppers in a bowl. Toss with enough vinaigrette to coat.

Note:
Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; refrigerate.

Latin Spice Mix:
Combine cumin, peppercorns and coriander in heavy medium skillet. Stir over medium heat until fragrant and toasted, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. Finely grind toasted spices in a coffee grinder. Transfer to small bowl. Mix in sugar and salt.

also ... http://cooking.houseonahi...00217.html

thanks , i'll buy it , i'm curious how it tastes

I'm ready to make some Chayote Slaw now!

its so good...ewww..no its not..

i prefer..Yuka(Yuca) Frita..

weepingwall said:

...Mmmhh....Yuca-con-chicharron....!

PurpleJedi said:

Wee there you go!!!

ijust love that..

I've never heard of it.

Sweeny79 said:

go to your local Salvadorian Restruant..order it..its good..

weepingwall said:

Name something that it's like...Is it like avacado?

Sweeny79 said:

well its like white and long..kinda carrot,but its taste like a potato.its stringy..its very good especially with ketchup..thought lots of things are good with ketchup..