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Anyone here eat CHAYOTE? 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? By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory! | |
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Never heard of those things | |
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No, I dont think I even seen them B4. I thought U were talkin' about that little wolf, dog thing. [Edited 8/22/05 22:13pm] Some people think I'm kinda cute
But that don't compute when it comes 2 Y-O-U. | |
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chocho?
we use a lot of that in jamaican cooking | |
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SammiJ said: chocho?
we use a lot of that in jamaican cooking 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. [Edited 8/22/05 22:42pm] | |
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MadameS said: SammiJ said: chocho?
we use a lot of that in jamaican cooking 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. [Edited 8/22/05 22:42pm] yeah pretty much we boil it and put it in soups...it's actually really good and very good 4 u | |
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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! [Edited 8/22/05 22:54pm] I AM BEATLOAF
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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. | |
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thanks , i'll buy it , i'm curious how it tastes | |
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I'm ready to make some Chayote Slaw now! By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory! | |
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its so good...ewww..no its not..
i prefer..Yuka(Yuca) Frita.. | |
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weepingwall said: its so good...ewww..no its not..
i prefer..Yuka(Yuca) Frita.. ...Mmmhh....Yuca-con-chicharron....! By St. Boogar and all the saints at the backside door of Purgatory! | |
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PurpleJedi said: weepingwall said: its so good...ewww..no its not..
i prefer..Yuka(Yuca) Frita.. ...Mmmhh....Yuca-con-chicharron....! Wee there you go!!! ijust love that.. | |
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Moderator | I've never heard of it. In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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Sweeny79 said: I've never heard of it.
go to your local Salvadorian Restruant..order it..its good.. | |
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Moderator | weepingwall said: Sweeny79 said: I've never heard of it.
go to your local Salvadorian Restruant..order it..its good.. Name something that it's like...Is it like avacado? In spite of the cost of living, it's still popular. |
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Sweeny79 said: weepingwall said: go to your local Salvadorian Restruant..order it..its good.. Name something that it's like...Is it like avacado? 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.. | |
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