Friday 1 April 2016

LATIN: Chayote Squash information, recipe and changes to recipe and VIDEO

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When doing research for this post I looked up photos of chayote. I had no idea there were so many types. I had only seen the light green one which is first photo on this page.

There is even a handbag named a chayote. Photo below

First grown by the Aztecs the chayote has a long history. Here is a link for ideas of what to do with the chayote:

http://ift.tt/236zIM9

How to prepare link: http://ift.tt/1QwLR66

Recipe link:
http://ift.tt/236zJQ549/chayote-squash-side-dish/#recipe-toolbar

I made this recipe and it needs to be changed. See changes below.

Cooking method needs to be changed. 1 TBSP olive oil is not enough. The amount of time needs to be longer and I put a lid over the squash to steam it to make it softer. Stayed hard too long. I cut the salt and sugar by half. 1/2 inch slices too big and takes too long to cook. 1/3 inch slices better. Good taste.