Chayote is also called Hayato melon, Ann pumpkin, Shou melon, etc. Its shape resembles two palms clasped together, hence its name. In the Fujian area, it is called Fanpu because it was originally an immigrant. It originally grew in Mexico and Central America and was introduced to China in the early 19th century.
This spindle-shaped, pear-shaped melon is now abundant in southern China, especially in Guangdong and Fujian provinces. Since the soil, water and air in Xiqiao Mountain are suitable for growing chayote, the chayote grown there is unique and is especially popular among diners.
Chayote is a melon that can be eaten raw and is similar to a fruit. This is because melons have fewer pests and require less pesticide spraying, so they can be called pollution-free vegetables. Fruits, even young stems and leaves, tendrils, underground roots, etc. It can be made into a plate, which can be said to be a fortune.
Autumn is the time when chayote is on the market. Because it is relatively storage-resistant, it can be seen in the second winter except in autumn. Based on appearance color, chayote can be divided into green-skinned species and white-skinned species.
Green-skinned melon is the main cultivated variety at present. It has blue-green skin, long melon shape and light fruity taste. However, the yield of white-skinned varieties is relatively low. The melon skin is milky white, the melon is round, the surface is smooth and thornless, the meat is firm, and it tastes better when eaten raw.
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Chayote can be fried, pickled, boiled, and made into soups, such as chayote fried chicken, chayote beef soup, chayote soybean and ribs soup, etc. Easy to cook dishes. In hot weather, it is best to use it as a salad. Scoop out the pulp, peel off the skin, and cut into shreds. After marinating it with salt, mix it with sesame oil, soy sauce, sugar, balsamic vinegar, monosodium glutamate, chopped green onion, etc. , it tastes crisp and refreshing.
When choosing chayote, it is best to choose tender and fresh young fruits. The skin of the young fruit is attractive and has shallow grooves that are not hardened. This will give it a better taste. It is worth noting that chayote is warm in nature. Food, so people with Yin deficiency, body heat and weak constitution should eat less.
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