Chayote are sold in West Indian shops in the UK. Avoid soft or wrinkled fruit. Treat chayote as a vegetable similar to a courgette. They have a watery texture and delicate flavour, but are often ...

A member of the squash and cucumber family, chayote squash has a mild, crunchy flavor when raw, and it's similar to zucchini when cooked. Chayote likely originated in Mexico, where it was popular ...