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Boiled chayote is a refreshing, easy-to-make, and nutritious dish. With the right technique, you can achieve a beautifully green, crispy, and flavorful dish. Let’s dive into the details of how to prepare this dish!
Preparing Ingredients
To make boiled chayote for 4 people, you will need the following ingredients:
- Chayote: 3 fruits (about 500g)
- Carrot: 1/2 piece
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Water: 500ml
Ingredients for boiled chayote
Choosing Good Chayote
- Choose chayote with smooth, shiny skin that is fresh and not bruised
- Press the fruit to check for tenderness; a soft, easily pressed fruit is young
- Select fruits with fewer ridges for easier preparation
Steps to Follow
Step 1: Preparing the Ingredients
- Peel the chayote under running water or wear gloves to avoid sap sticking to your hands
- Cut the chayote in half, remove the seeds, and use only the flesh
- Rinse thoroughly and cut diagonally into pieces about half a finger long
- Peel the carrot, rinse, and cut similarly
Preparing chayote
Step 2: Boiling the Chayote
- Add 500ml of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a pot and bring to a boil
- Once boiling, add the carrots and boil for about 2 minutes
- Continue by adding the chayote and boil for an additional 4 minutes on high heat
- Remove the chayote and soak in a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes to maintain its green color
Boiling chayote
Step 3: Finishing Up
- Drain the chayote
- Arrange on a plate and enjoy with savory dishes like braised meat or fish
Tips & Notes (Footnotes)
- Adjust boiling time based on the tenderness of the chayote
- Soaking in ice water helps maintain the vibrant green color
- You can boil the chayote separately if you prefer not to combine it with carrots
Final Product
The finished boiled chayote will be beautifully green, crispy, and refreshing. This dish is perfect to serve alongside savory dishes in a family meal.
Finished boiled chayote
We hope this detailed guide on how to make boiled chayote helps you confidently prepare this nutritious dish for your family. Good luck!
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