Mirlitons are also known as chayote, chuchu, sayote, tayota, choko, chocho, chow-chow, christophene, mirliton, alligator pear, and vegetable pear. Make the piri-piri sauce at least a week before you need it as the flavors need to settle and meld. This delicious recipe is courtesy of Chef David McCelvey of NOLA, as featured in the Louisiana New Garde television series.