![]() ![]() That’s if the squash has any seeds in its central core. As for storage, you can keep the whole black chayote refrigerated and it will keep for about 3 weeks before you start seeing some sprouts shooting out of the fruit. Isn’t that amazing!? Only a few fruits can have this bragging right. You can get black chayote all year round. You could also try buying online if you realize everywhere you go has none. And no there’s no promotion for these brands just a quick example. You can also try your local supermarkets too, for example Walmart, HiLo, Best Choice, CR Vanguard just to name a few. But you will find that sometimes vendors at your local farmer’s market sell them alongside each other. But hey! Do you and enjoy! Recipes With ChayoteĬhayote is quite more popular than its counterpart black chayote. Ensure that you cut out the core of the black chayote, the top and bottom too! You can dice is it in any shape you prefer then cook as you please! And yes, some people eat it raw, I personally don’t do that. Once you are done peeling, discard the skins in the trash. Once that is done, take each half and peel the skin off with the knife. Slice the fruit vertically in half after washing it. Other uses of black chayote for medicinal purposes.Ī side note is that the plant’s heart-shaped leaves, flowers, and roots are also edible and are often consumed. Please be advised that there are other culinary purposes that people use this fruit for which is not listed above. Many people use black chayote for culinary purposes like: Well, that is expected because cucumber is a part of the same family just a bit sweeter. I also find is that the flavor reminds me of cooked cucumber. This means that it absorbs the flavors within a pot/dish/meal with ease. Black chayote has a mild and slightly sweet taste or flavor where I call it an absorber, something like a sponge. It doesn’t have a far-off taste like its counterpart chayote. ![]() ![]() So, that also means that it is still edible! What Does Black Chayote Taste Like? So, if you grow this vining plant and its fruit comes out like that, don’t be alarmed! The spines are just adding a little ‘buzz’ factor to the fruit. The texture of the skin and pulp are hard/crunchy but once the skin is peeled/removed, then the pulp is cooked, you will find that it has a very soft texture.ĭid you know– that some black chayote has spiny skin? Yes, not all of its species grow with smooth dark green or black skin. With such dark skin the pulp is a total contrast, where it is pearly white with a beige core. In addition, the skin color of black chayote is usually dark green to black, hence, its name. On the exterior, you will find sometimes vertical indents like deep incisions that are colorless, while at other times (mostly), the indentations are hardly there. Its fruit ranges in size of about 8 inches in length with a pear-like or bell-shaped structure. Right, back to black chayote What Does Black Chayote Look Like? So, whenever you want, you can head over to those articles if you haven’t already. We wrote two articles about two of its members- Long Squash and Cerasee. But let’s pause a little- does that family ring any bells? Yes, your memory is correct! Ok, getting off-topic! Let’s see what this type of squash has in store for us!īlack chayote is a type of summer squash that belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, also known as the gourd family. You read it correctly, this article’s feature is on black chayote! It’s giving me that black ninja or samurai vibe, especially when you say chayote slowly. But you know us, always digging and winning cases for even those we think are underdogs. Something that is utilized by many and not so much by others in its regular form-chocho/chayote. So, *rubs palms together* I have a treat today! What’s popping?! Did y’all miss me? No? Well take a COVID-19 free online snuggly hug! Courtesy of moi! Ok did that make any sense? Yeah, let me stick to writing this article. ![]()
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