Braised Chayote

Overview

Chayote is comprehensive and rich in nutrients among melon vegetables. Regular consumption is beneficial to enhancing the body's ability to resist diseases. The protein and calcium content of chayote is 2-3 times that of cucumber, and the vitamin and mineral content are also significantly higher than other melons. It is also very low in calories and is a low-sodium food. It is a health-care vegetable for patients with heart disease and hypertension. Regular consumption of chayote can diuretic and excrete sodium, dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure. Chayote fruit contains high zinc, which has a greater impact on children's intellectual development. Regular consumption of chayote, which contains more zinc, can help improve intelligence.

Tags

• hot dishes
• home cooking
• lunch
• dinner
• chayote
• fresh vegetables
• light soy sauce
• oil
• old soy sauce
• spare ribs soup
• star anise
• white sugar
• ginger
• salt

Ingredients

Steps

1. 1 Peel and wash the chayote.

   

2. 2 Cut the washed chayote in half, remove the seeds and cut into small pieces.

   

3. 3 Prepare a bowl of pork rib soup or chicken soup.

   

4. 4 Heat the pan, add sugar to the cold oil, and slowly stir-fry over low heat until the sugar melts, turns yellow and bubbles.

   

5. 5 Add the sliced chayote and stir-fry until browned.

   

6. 6 Pour in the pork ribs soup and bring to a boil.

   

7. 7 Add ginger slices and star anise.

   

8. 8 Add a small amount of salt and some light soy sauce and dark soy sauce.

   

9. 9 Cook over medium-low heat until the melon is cooked and soft, add some fresh vegetables and stir-fry evenly after the juice is reduced.

   

10. 10 Pour in a little sesame oil to color and serve.