Stir Fry Chayote (Garlicky And Spicy!)
If you are looking for a highly nutritious vegetable that is low in calories, try stir-fry chayote. It is quick and easy to prepare with simple ingredients, including chopped green onions, minced garlic, and dried chili peppers. Season it with pantry staples such as salt, bouillon powder, and a bit of sugar.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 whole chayote (peeled and thinly sliced)
- 10 g of green onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1-2 dried chili peppers (chopped)
- 1/4 cup of oil
- 1 tsp of salt
- 1 tsp of bouillon powder
- 1 tsp of white granulated sugar
Instructions
- 1
Clean the chayote thoroughly and optionally, peel it using a vegetable peeler or paring knife. To chop the chayote, cut it in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Then, slice it into thin pieces and further chop it into thin strips.
- 2
Chop the green onions, garlic, and dried chili peppers.
- 3
Heat oil in the pan or wok. Optionally, you can enhance the flavor by mixing in a bit of lard, or substitute it entirely with lard or butter for a richer taste.
- 4
Stir-fry the chopped green onions, garlic, and dried chili peppers until fragrant. Then, add the chayote strips and increase the heat to high, stirring constantly for about 3 minutes.
- 5
Season with salt, bouillon powder, and white granulated sugar to taste. Stir well and serve hot with a bowl of rice and your main dish.