Vegetable, Squash | Gluten Free Vegan Low Carb Low Sodium

Choko

Sechium edule Allergen-Free
Choko

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Cucurbitaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Mesoamerican, Caribbean, Asian, Australasian
  • Seasonality Late Summer - Fall
  • Source Choko plant

O Que É Choko?

A mild, pear-shaped squash with pale green skin and white flesh, used as a vegetable in savory and sweet dishes.

Qual o Sabor de Choko?

Choko tem um sabor very mild, slightly sweet, cucumber-like com aromas de subtle, fresh, green.

Taste
Very Mild, Slightly Sweet, Cucumber-like
Texture
Crisp (raw), Tender, Watery (cooked)
Aroma
Subtle, Fresh, Green
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 160g
Calories19 kcal
Total Fat0.1 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein0.8 g
Total Carbohydrate4.5 g
Dietary Fiber1.7 g
Total Sugars1.7 g
Calcium12 mg
Iron0.3 mg
Potassium125 mg

Segredo do Chef

When preparing choko, if handling a large quantity, wear gloves as the sap can be sticky and irritating to sensitive skin.

Substitutos e Proporções de Choko

O melhor substituto para Choko é Zucchini, usado na proporção de 1:1. Very similar mild flavor and texture when cooked, widely available.

Substitutos para Choko com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Zucchini Melhor 1:1 Very similar mild flavor and texture when cooked, widely available.
Yellow Squash 1:1 Another mild, tender summer squash, behaves similarly in most recipes.
Cucumber (for raw uses) 1:1 Offers a crisp, refreshing quality for salads, but won't hold up to cooking as well.
Green Bell Pepper (cooked) 1:1 Provides a similar bulk and vegetable crunch, but has a more distinct flavor profile.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Choko

  1. Choose firm, blemish-free chokos.
  2. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.

O Que Combina Bem Com Choko?

  • Garlic
  • onion
  • chili
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • tomatoes
  • shrimp
  • chicken
  • coconut milk.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Choko?

Very Mild, Slightly Sweet, Cucumber-like Subtle, Fresh, Green

Qual é um bom substituto para Choko?

O melhor substituto é Zucchini (1:1). Very similar mild flavor and texture when cooked, widely available.

Como escolher e armazenar Choko?

Choose firm, blemish-free chokos. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 weeks.

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