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Chayotte 1 kg

£5.07

0,59 € / 100 g

Out of stock

description

chayote, also called christophine, darling, brionne, belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family. It is very active throughout Central America, the Caribbean, Reunion, in North Africa. It is in memory of Christopher Columbus, as the chayote was named Christophine. Its pale green flesh is crisp and firm and the taste of the potato; its flavour is sweet.

Ingredients

Chayote 100%.

Origin

France

Brand

Edélices Primeur

Producer

With our experience and keen to introduce high quality products, we have selected cheese makers passionate about their craft and with reputable chefs. Produced by mixing expertise and tradition, cheeses from sheep, goat and cow that we offer are of an excellent quality and a unique taste.

Shelf life information

The chayote is preserved in a cool, dry place with less than 10 ° C but not below 2 ° C as it does not take the cold very well. Avoid the refrigerator for a long shelf life because it tends to dry out. Cool, it will keep for several weeks. If the fruit has sprouted, the seeds should be cut but the consumable chayote remains.

cook with talent

To cook chayote, it is necessary to peel and to remove the core. It can then be prepared raw, grated or diced, in vinaigrette. But it is cooked that we find most often, wholesale cut dice before the steam or water; it will have the consistency of turnip. She is preparing mashed, gratin, risotto, soups, etc. Or simply cut in two for stuffing and baking.