Rice With Chayote (Fritanga) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Chayote is a relative of squashes and has a gentle flavor. This is a classic dish in Guatemala. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 medium chayote, pared and cut into 1/2 inch pieces |
1 medium onion, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, chopped |
1 tablespoon vegetable oil |
4 cups cooked rice |
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 dash pepper |
snipped chives |
Directions:
1. Heat 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil in 12 inch skillet until hot. Cook and stir chayote over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
2. Cook and stir onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, cook and stir until hot, about 8 minutes. Stir in chayote, tomato, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until tomato is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.
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