Pronounced as ‘chai-owe-tee’, this little fruit originates from central Mexico and goes by many names such as mirliton squash, choko and chocho. It has a mild flavour resembling that of cucumbers and summer squash. Try out this interesting fruit with our simple stir fry recipe!

Serves: 2

You will need:

2 chayotes, peeled

2 shallots, thinly sliced

2 cloves of garlic, minced

1.5 tbsp of butter

Some salt and black pepper to taste

Fry It Up!

Cut the peeled chayote into half and scoop the seeds out, leaving what looks like half of an avocado.

Slice the chayote thinly into approx. 0.5cm thick slices.

Heat up a pan over the stove with the butter. When the butter is melted, add in the shallots and garlic.

Sauté until the shallots and garlic are fragrant.

Add the chayotes into the pan and toss often for 3 to 5 minutes. The result should be a firm but soft bite.

Season with salt and pepper to taste. For the adventurous, you can even add your own herbs to the final mix before serving!