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Definition
Chayote; a species of plant in the gourd family.
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How it's used
Commonly used in Cantonese home cooking, this vegetable is prized for its mild flavor and crisp texture when cooked. It is almost exclusively encountered in soups or stir fries rather than eaten raw. When preparing it, be aware that the skin can sometimes cause a temporary sticky or numbing sensation on the fingers due to its sap.
Measure word
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I bought two chayotes at the market today.
Related words
Common phrases
chayote soup
carrot and chayote soup
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