Chayote Stir Fry

If you haven't tried Chayote, here is the recipe to inspire you! We recommend serving with a side of rice and your protein of choice.

Ingredients:

• 1 chayote
• 2 carrots
• 5-6 fresh shiitake mushroom sliced
• 1 tsp salt , plus more
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 fresh red chili, or 1/2 tsp of chili oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp of miso paste
• 2 tsp soy sauce
• 1-2 tsp honey
• 1 small bunch of cilantro
• 2 green onion, chopped (optional)
• 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
  

Instructions:

1. Peel chayote and carrots using a potato peeler. Slice chayote thinly around the pit. Julienne chayote.
2. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt over chayote and rub them very well. Rinse out and set aside. Julienne carrots.
3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add red chili and garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Add the chayote and a pinch of salt; cook for 2-3 minutes until chayote gets somewhat soft.
5. Add the mushroom and stir. Add water to create the steam, add miso and honey and continue to stir.
6. Drizzle soy sauce and green onion; toss well. Season with more salt according to your taste. Serve and top with sesame seeds.