In Indonesia, chayotes or labu siam are widely planted for their shoots and fruit. ( Labu siam , literally " Siamese gourd", is used in both Indonesia and Malaysia.) It is generally used in Sundanese food as lalap and one of ingredients for Sundanese cuisine called sayur asem , as well as one of ingredients for Javanese cuisine called sayur lodeh .

2023年7月5日 · Chayote squash boasts a nutrition profile that is loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber. It may also support a healthy pregnancy, have anticancer properties, and slow visible signs...

I keep coming across a vegetable called chayote in Latin American recipes. It’s also used in Cajun cuisine (they call it mirliton), and by a huge variety of different names throughout south and east Asia. In Malaysia it’s called, weirdly, ‘English gourd’; in Indonesia we call it labu siam, which means ‘Thai squash’. Whatever it’s ...

Is chayote a fruit or a vegetable? Since the chayote is a type of squash, it may come as a surprise that it’s actually a fruit. Scientifically, any edible produce that contains the seeds of the plant is considered a fruit.

2020年4月15日 · Chayote is cooked in a coconut gravy using fried chilli paste to form a thick, spicy curry. It can easily be made vegetarian by omitting dried shrimp.

2024年12月30日 · Chayote squash (Sechium edule) is technically a fruit but is eaten like a vegetable. All parts of the gourd are edible, including the seeds, skin, and flowers. The chayote’s pale green flesh is...

2014年5月10日 · Enjoy the delicious and colorful vegetable dish made with the combination of chayote squash, potatoes and spices -- इस्कुश को तर्कारी -- it will add a variety to your everyday Nepali traditional meal of Daal-Bhaat-Tarkaari.

Indonesia’s culinary magic isn’t just in its spices; it’s in the unique vegetables that weave a rich tapestry of flavors. From the pungent allure of petai to the subtle sweetness of labu siam, these vegetables are more than ingredients—they’re a journey into the heart of Indonesian cuisine.

2018年8月1日 · Sambal tauco labu siam (chayote in spicy soy beans sauce) is a staple side dish in many Indonesian rice dishes, such as nasi liwet and nasi rames, but can be enjoyed as stand-alone side dish too in daily meals.

Combining the richness of coconut milk and spice of red chillies, Sayur Labu Siam is a chayote stew that delivers a flavourful experience for your tastebuds.