Chayote squash 1pc (cca 350 g)

Also known as vegetable pear or sayote in Filipino cuisine, chayote is a light green, pear-shaped squash with a crisp texture and mild, slightly sweet flavor. It is widely used in Latin American and Southeast Asian cooking, and is extremely versatile — great for sautéing, boiling, roasting, or adding to soups and stews.

Fun Fact

Although commonly treated as a vegetable, chayote is botanically a fruit! In the Philippines, it’s often stir-fried with garlic and shrimp or added to soups like tinola for a healthy, low-calorie filler.

How to Use This Product

1. Peel the skin (optional — it’s edible when young).
2. Cut into cubes, slices, or strips.
3. Cook by boiling, steaming, sautéing, roasting, or stir-frying.

Recipe Ideas

Sayote Guisado (Filipino Sautéed Chayote)
Sauté chopped garlic and onions in oil. Add sliced chayote and a splash of fish sauce or soy sauce. Optionally, include shrimp or minced meat. Simmer until tender and serve with rice.

Chayote & Egg Stir-fry
Sauté grated chayote in a hot pan with garlic. Once softened, add beaten eggs and stir until just set — a quick, protein-rich dish!

Questions & Answers

Is it healthy?
Very — chayote is low in calories and rich in vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants.

What does it taste like?
Mild and slightly sweet, similar to zucchini or cucumber, but firmer.

Storage?
Place in a container or plastic bag before storing in the refrigerator to maintain high humidity and prevent drying out.

Sustainability & Ethical Info

Sold loose, reducing packaging waste.

Ingredients / Composition

• Chayote squash