Chayote. Help please

[CathyZ]

Kauai is an abundant garden. The larder is full of gifts from friends. Avocados of many types, citrus, bananas, herbs, veggies and now Cayote. I do not have experience with this squash and hope someone will give me some T&T recipes. Thank you ahead of time.

 

[melissa-dallas]

Cathy - it is pretty much like zucchini or yellow squash and you

can do the same things with it. Mild and watery.

 

[melissa-dallas]

Another hint-look for mirliton recipes. That is what the call it in Louisiana

and it is used a great deal in that state.

 

[melissa-dallas]

Should have said "what they call it"

 

[CathyZ]

Thanks Melissa- yes, I know it is Merliton. Looking for T&T recipes. Anybody?

 

[CathyZ]

Half the recipes I find say peel it and half don't. What is best?

I'm going to use it in stir-fry this evening.

 

[melissa-dallas]

Peel. The skin on some is tougher than some summer-type squashes

 

[CathyZ]

Okay, will do. Thanks Melissa

 

[barb_b]

I love how you describe Kauai. Sounds as lovely as the pictures! I would love to live in a garden

like yours! I was laughing thinking that I don't think that description of an abundant garden would fit NJ. (There are times of the year, but.......)

I had to look up Chayote. In Tastespotting, they had some interesting recipes, not T&T; but sounded different.

Have fun trying new recipes