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Boiled chayote is a refreshing, easy-to-make, and nutritious dish. With the right technique for boiling chayote, you’ll get a dish that retains its beautiful green color, stays crisp and delicious, and isn’t bland. Let’s explore the detailed steps for preparing this dish!
Ingredients
To make boiled chayote for 4 servings, you will need:
- Chayote: 3 fruits (about 500g)
- Carrot: 1/2 medium carrot
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Water: 500ml
Ingredients for boiled chayote: 3 green chayotes, half a carrot, salt
How to Choose Good Chayote
- Choose chayotes with smooth, shiny skin that are fresh and free of bruises.
- Gently press the chayote to check for tenderness. Soft, yielding ones are younger.
- Opt for chayotes with fewer ridges on the skin for easier prepping.
Steps
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
- Peel the chayote under running water or wear gloves to avoid the sticky sap.
- Halve the chayotes, remove the seed, and keep only the flesh.
- Rinse again with water, then cut diagonally into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel the carrot, wash it, and slice it similarly to the chayote.
Peeled, halved, seeded, and sliced green chayote pieces ready for cooking
Step 2: Boil the Chayote
- Add 500ml of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to a pot and bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, add the carrot slices and cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add the chayote pieces and continue boiling over high heat for another 4 minutes.
- Remove the chayote and carrots and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes to retain their vibrant color.
Sliced chayote and carrots being added to boiling water in a pot
Step 3: Finish
- Drain the chayote and carrots well.
- Arrange them on a plate and serve alongside savory main dishes.
Tips & Notes (Footnotes)
- Boiling time can be adjusted based on the tenderness of the chayote.
- The ice bath helps maintain the vibrant green color of the chayote and carrots.
- You can boil the chayote alone if you prefer not to include carrots.
Finished Dish
The finished boiled chayote has a beautiful green color, is crisp, delicious, and refreshing. This dish is perfect as a side to accompany savory main courses in a family meal.
A white plate holding freshly boiled green chayote slices and orange carrot pieces
Hopefully, with this detailed guide on how to boil chayote, you’ll feel confident preparing this nutritious dish for your family. Happy cooking!
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Xin cám ơn!