Jamaican Chocho (Chayote) Curry

This Jamaican Chocho (Chayote) Curry recipe is an aromatic curry, easy to prepare and cook in minutes, the ultimate comfort dish made with Caribbean curry powder, onion, garlic, ginger, thyme, Scotch bonnet pepper, and allspice.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Jamaican

Keyword: Jamaican Chocho (Chayote) Curry

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 20

Servings: servings

Calories: 61kcal

Equipment

1 large saucepan

Ingredients

2 chayotes or chochos
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
2 tablespoons curry powder
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or two sprigs of fresh thyme
1 vegan bouillon cube
1 1/2 - 2 cups water
1 whole Scotch Bonnet pepper or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt to taste

Instructions

Cut Chocho/chayote into half lengthwise. Remove the inner core and peel each half, chop into bite-sized pieces, set aside.
In a large saucepan, heat oil and add onion, garlic, and ginger, and cook until onion is soft, stirring constantly.
Add curry powder, allspice, and cook curry powder, stirring constantly until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in the Chocho, vegan bouillon, thyme, water, and whole Scotch bonnet pepper.
Bring to a boil, cover saucepan and reduce to simmer for 15-20 minutes. Check the seasoning, add salt to taste. Delicious served with Brown Jasmine Rice.

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