Vegetable
Chayote
About This Entry
Chayote is a mild, pear-shaped squash for Latin American stews and slaw — lime, cilantro, and chili favor bright whites and beer.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Albarino is recommended for Chayote because chayote in Latin slaw pairs with Albariño citrus and mineral acidity.
Regional Context
MX
At a Glance
Group
Root Vegetables
Classification
Vegetables
Culinary role
primary
Scientific name
Sechium edule
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Chayote
- Classification
- Vegetables
- Group
- Root Vegetables
- Scientific name
- Sechium edule
Taxonomy
- Culinary role
- primary
- Plant part
- fruit vegetable
- Texture
- crisp
- Moisture class
- high
- Flavor intensity
- mild
- Seasonality
- fall