Delicious Choko Recipes

Delicious Choko Recipes: Rediscovering This Versatile Vegetable

Often overlooked, choko (also known as chayote) is a mild, crisp vegetable that absorbs flavors beautifully. These easy choko recipes will show you how to transform this humble ingredient into delicious dishes – from crispy fries to creamy soups and even sweet desserts!

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Delicious Choko Recipes

Why Cook with Choko?

Before we dive into the recipes, let’s appreciate why choko deserves more love:

✅ Budget-Friendly – One of the most affordable vegetables
✅ Nutrient-Rich – Packed with fiber, vitamin C & folate
✅ Low-Calorie – Only about 25 calories per 100g
✅ Versatile – Works in salads, stir-fries, soups & desserts
✅ Easy to Grow – Thrives in most climates with minimal care

For more nutritional info, check out Healthline’s Chayote Guide.


Savory Choko Recipes

1. Crispy Choko Fries

Ingredients:

  • 2 large chokos, peeled & julienned
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Toss choko sticks with oil and seasonings
  2. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway
  3. Serve with aioli or spicy mayo

Pro Tip: Soak in ice water for 30 minutes first for extra crispiness!


2. Creamy Choko Soup

Ingredients:

  • 3 chokos, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups vegetable stock
  • ½ cup cream (or coconut milk)

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onion and garlic until soft
  2. Add choko and stock, simmer 15 minutes
  3. Blend until smooth, stir in cream

Serving Suggestion: Top with croutons and chives


3. Choko Stir-Fry with Garlic

Ingredients:

  • 2 chokos, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp honey

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil, sauté garlic until fragrant
  2. Add choko slices, stir-fry 5 minutes
  3. Add soy sauce and honey, cook 2 more minutes

Stuffed Choko Recipes

4. Cheesy Baked Choko

Ingredients:

  • 2 large chokos, halved & scooped
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese
  • ¼ cup grated cheddar
  • 1 tbsp chopped herbs
  • Breadcrumbs for topping

Instructions:

  1. Boil choko halves 5 minutes, drain
  2. Mix cheeses and herbs, fill choko halves
  3. Top with breadcrumbs, bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes

5. Mexican Stuffed Choko

Ingredients:

  • 4 small chokos, halved
  • ½ cup black beans
  • ¼ cup corn
  • 2 tbsp salsa
  • 1 tsp taco seasoning

Instructions:

  1. Scoop out center of choko halves
  2. Mix filling ingredients, stuff into chokos
  3. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 minutes

Choko Side Dishes

6. Choko Slaw

Ingredients:

  • 1 large choko, julienned
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • ¼ cabbage, shredded
  • 2 tbsp mayo
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions:

  1. Combine all vegetables
  2. Mix dressing ingredients, toss with slaw
  3. Chill 30 minutes before serving

7. Buttery Sautéed Choko

Ingredients:

  • 2 chokos, sliced
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. Melt butter in pan
  2. Add choko slices, sauté 8-10 minutes
  3. Season with thyme, salt and pepper

Sweet Choko Recipes

8. Choko Apple Crumble

Ingredients:

  • 2 chokos, peeled & diced
  • 2 apples, diced
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ cup flour
  • ¼ cup butter

Instructions:

  1. Mix choko and apples with ¼ cup sugar and cinnamon
  2. Make crumble topping with remaining ingredients
  3. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 35 minutes

9. Choko Pie

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups grated choko
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 unbaked pie crust

Instructions:

  1. Mix all filling ingredients
  2. Pour into pie crust
  3. Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 45 minutes

Preserving Choko

10. Pickled Choko

Ingredients:

  • 2 chokos, sliced
  • 1 cup vinegar
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds

Instructions:

  1. Pack choko slices into sterilized jar
  2. Heat remaining ingredients, pour over choko
  3. Seal and refrigerate for 1 week before using

Growing & Preparing Tips

✔ Choose firm, unblemished chokos – Should feel heavy for their size
✔ Peel under running water – Reduces sticky sap
✔ Remove the seed – Though edible, it’s often removed in mature chokos
✔ Store in fridge – Keeps for 2-3 weeks

For more vegetable recipe ideas, visit our Seasonal Produce Guide.


External Link: Chayote Nutrition Facts
Internal Link: Seasonal Produce Guide

Have you cooked with choko before? Which recipe are you excited to try? Share in the comments!

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