Chayote
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Chayote, also known as christophine, mirliton, güisquil, and choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. This fruit was first cultivated in Mesoamerica between southern Mex
Chayote BNC
Chayote cross section BNC
Cut chayote showing seed
Ichintal (chayote root)
Louisiana Creole cuisine
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Louisiana Creole cuisine is a style of cooking originating in Louisiana, United States, which blends West African, French, Spanish, and Native American influences, as well as influences from the gener
Chayote
…eaten like a yam; it can be fried. It can be used as pig or cattle fodder. Culinary use of the chayote in North America has tended to be regional. In Louisiana Creole and Cajun cuisine, the fruit is a popular seasonal dish for the holidays, especially around Thanksgiving, in a variety of recipes. David Fairchild was…
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An example of Creole jambalaya
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Southern oxtail soup