Chayote (Fresh Chayote / Christophine / Stitched Garlic / Chow-Chow / Su Su)

The chayote of Transfood (botanically Sechium edule) belongs to the family of cucumbers (Cucurbitaceae). The pearl-shaped, bright-green fruit has a slightly frightened shell and a solid, water-rich white-green fruit meat with a single, soft core inside. Imported as a fresh product, it captivates by its crunchy texture and a very mild, refreshing aroma that delicately reminds a mixture of cucumbers, cabbage and zucchini.

Very versatile: In Asian cuisine, it is considered to be a easily digestible, stomach-saving and low-calorie vegetable.Perfect taste carrier: Due to its subtle flavor, the fruit meat absorbs the spices, sauces and flavors excellently when baking or lubricating.Long crackiness: retains a pleasantly solid, juicy structure even after cooking or steaming in soups, without breaking down.

Nutritional values (per 100g)Fuel value: approx. 19 kcal / 79 kJFat: approx. 0,1 gof which saturated fats: 0,0 gCarbohydrates: approx. 4,5 gof which sugar: approx. 1,7 gFast nutrients: approx. 1,7 gProtein: approx. 0,8 gSalt: < 0,01 gVital substances: Extremely low in calories and high in water; provides valuable fiber, vitamin C, potassium and folic acid.

Temperature: Chayotes are relatively sturdy but cold-sensitive. Optimally stored at 8 °C to 11 °C in the vegetable compartment of the refrigerator.Protection: Put the lotioner in a paper bag or kitchen paper to protect it from drying and at the same time from condensed water.Sustainability: In a cool state, the solid imported goods will easily remain cracking fresh for 1 to 2 weeks.

Asian Wok dishes (Stir-Fry): Cut into fine strips or slices, it can be sharpened perfectly in the wok (e.g. the Vietnamese classic Su Su Xào Tỏi with plenty of garlic).Supes & pots: Popular, shape-stable insert in Asian meat or vegetable brownies, where they wonderfully suck up the flavors of the soup when cooking.Roh in salads: Can be peeled and roasted and also processed raw as a cracking component in tropical salads.Tip for preparation: For young fruits, the bowl is so delicate that it can be eaten with; older fruits should be peeled thinly.The soft nucleus inside is completely glueable and tasty tasty, but can also be cut out easily if needed.

100% of fresh chayote.

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