This “UFO” (unidentified food object) is chayote. (chi-YOH-tay) It is of the squash variety and has been compared to yellow squash when cooked. I would say that it definitely is very mild like yellow squash, however when eaten raw it has a lovely crispness quality that yellow squash does not posess. The taste is a cross between a cucumber and zucchini. If you do not share a fondness for squash, I implore you to try this. It really tastes nothing like anything I’ve ever tasted.
You must check out the salad recipe that I came up with over the last couple of days. I have yet to try this interesting vegetable cooked, but I will tell you it is absolutely fabulous in salad. I did not peel it as I did not feel it necessary, I tasted it both ways. I thought that the color in the skin added lovely and subtle color to the salad that was very pleasing to the eye.
I so enjoy “UFO’s!”
Have a great evening!
Angie
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