Talk:Chayote

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[edit] Ready to Eat?

I bought a chayote, firm and green. The temp in the fridge will kill it, so if kept outside the fridge, how long before it should be cooked? What should it look and feel like when it is ripe? Thank you.

elizabeth egwyman@sbcglobal.net

Chayote do not 'ripen' per se, Similarly to many other vegetables, such as potatoes and carrots, they simply grow to full size and then age. If it is large firm and green then it is ready to eat. As far as I know it can be safely stored in the fridge. For more info see the external link Gourmet Sleuth --Sonelle 28 June 2005 12:39 (UTC)

[edit] Alternate Uses

I have heard quite a lot of speculation in Australia (Queensland to be specific) that the Choko (as it is know there)is the main ingredient used in Mcdonalds Apple Pie's,or whatever they are called. (obviously instead of Apple) Another varaint I have heard is that they are used in Cherry Ripes (a chocalate bar, like Mars Bar or Hershey Bar) which seems to be native of only Australia and possibly New Zealand.

Anyone heard this or is this just Urban Myth? --195.171.131.152 13:19, 31 March 2006 (UTC)