Rice With Chayote (Fritanga)

Submitted by mary winecoff

"Chayote is a relative of squashes and has a gentle flavor. This is a classic dish in Guatemala."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 medium chayote, pared and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 4 cups cooked rice
• 1 medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1 dash pepper
• snipped chives

directions

1. Heat 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil in 12 inch skillet until hot. Cook and stir chayote over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
2. Cook and stir onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, cook and stir until hot, about 8 minutes. Stir in chayote, tomato, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until tomato is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

Reviews

[CraftScout]

So I have seen chayote in the grocery stores for a while now, and have wondered how to cook it, what it tastes like, etc. etc. etc. I was so excited when I saw this recipe, because I could finally begin to answer those questions! The chayote is very mild in flavor, and the whole dish was a nice accompaniment to Recipe #112931. This dish is extremely easy to make, and will be made again at this house! :) Thank you for posting, made for ZWT4.

 

[Darlavea]

This recipe was simple yet delicious! I did spice my rice with guajillo chile powder and a little cumin, but that was the only tweaking I did. My family loved it, even my picky eater. I served it with Dump Pepper Lime Chicken and they paired together well. I will definitely put this into my menu rotation. Yummy!

 

[Heydarl]

This dish had a lovely flavour, but was very mild. For a little extra kick, I added a sprinkle of creole seasoning & I think this made all the difference. Served with Recipe #286577 for a great dinner. Thanks Mary for sharing. Made for ZWT4

 

[WiGal]

Very good and lovely appearance. I am unable to buy chayote in northern Wisconsin so substituted with summer squash. I did add Italian seasoning and lots of pepper. I also used leftover rice. (Just love incorporating leftovers into a meal.) This would be wonderful with fresh herbs like basil. I had this with Recipe#241933, Recipe#155369, and Recipe#267975 for a great meal. Thanks for sharing a keeper! Made for ZWT4 for the Flying Dutchess’.

 

[Sydney Mike]

This was my first time with chayote so I wasn't sure what to expect! But not to worry ~ Mary came through with another wonderful recipe! I did use 2 LARGE cloves of garlic & then substituted some lemon pepper for the S&P & had a very tasty vegetarian dish! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Made & reviewed while touring South & Central America on the Zaar World Tour 4]