Chayote Soup With Lemongrass And Ginger Food

CHAYOTE SOUP WITH LEMONGRASS AND GINGER

Steps:

• Combine first 7 ingredients in large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes to blend flavors. Strain liquid into bowl; return to same pot. Discard solids in strainer.
• Bring liquid in pot to boil. Add squash; reduce heat and simmer until squash are crisp-tender, about 7 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm over medium heat, if desired.) Stir in parsley. Serve soup hot or chilled.

LEMONGRASS AND GINGER EGG DROP SOUP WITH RAINBOW CHARD

Steps:

• In a saucepot add the stock, water, lemongrass, garlic, chile pepper, and a couple inches of thick-sliced ginger. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to simmer and cover, steeping the flavor into the broth for 5 to 6 minutes. Strain the broth or skim out the flavorings with a slotted spoon. Reduce the heat to low and slice 1-inch peeled ginger into thin matchsticks and stir into the clear broth. Beat the eggs and then swirl slowly into the broth to create egg ribbons. Add the scallions and wilt in the chard. Remove from heat and serve in bowls immediately.

CHAYOTE SQUASH WITH RED PEPPERS AND GINGER

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter in the hot skillet, and stir chayotes, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and ginger into butter. Cook, stirring frequently, until chayotes are tender, about 15 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.

CHAYOTE SOUP

Steps:

• Dissolve the bouillon in the hot water.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion, garlic, and red pepper in the butter until the onion is soft. Add the squash, 2 tablespoons cilantro, salt, and pepper and stir continually for 5 minutes. Stir in the bouillon mixture and 1 tablespoon cilantro; cover. Simmer about 20 minutes.
• Pour the mixture into a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into bowls and garnish with a sprig of cilantro to serve.

LEMONGRASS AND GINGER EGG DROP SOUP WITH RAINBOW CHARD

Steps:

• In a saucepot, combine stock, water, lemongrass, garlic, chile and sliced ginger. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and cover. Steep aromatics in broth 5-6 minutes. Remove and discard solids.
• Cut remaining piece of ginger into thin matchsticks and add to broth. Turn off heat. Beat eggs with cornstarch. Stir broth vigorously to form a vortex and drizzle eggs into soup. Add scallions and chard, and serve at once.

SAUTEED CHAYOTE WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

Steps:

• Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chayote, 1 tablespoon parsley, and garlic.
• Sauté until chayote is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in green onions.
• Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.