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Dulce de Chayote

Cultural Context

Dulce de Chayote is a traditional Venezuelan dessert that highlights the versatility of chayote, a green vegetable often overlooked in sweet dishes. This dessert is commonly prepared during festive occasions and family gatherings, showcasing the creativity of Venezuelan cuisine. With its sweet, spiced flavor and unique texture, Dulce de Chayote has become a cherished treat that reflects the country's agricultural bounty and culinary heritage.

VenezuelanVEdessert
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 medium chayote
1 cup panela
1 teaspoon bicarbonato
1 cup dried flor de Jamaica
5 whole cloves
1 teaspoon salt
1 orange (zested)
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey provides sweetness with additional flavor.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique taste and is dairy-free.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and dairy-free.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pecans

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pecans offer a similar texture and flavor.

1

Lavar bien el chayote y cortarlo en julianas.

2

Quitar la cáscara y el centro del chayote.

3

Lavar nuevamente el chayote para quitarle la mancha.

4

Escurrir el chayote y ponerlo en un recipiente.

5

Agregar agua y una cucharada de bicarbonato al chayote y dejarlo reposar de 1 a 3 horas.

6

Quitar la cáscara de la naranja y cortarla en julianas.

7

Agregar la naranja al recipiente con el chayote y dejar reposar de 2 a 3 horas.

8

Escurrir bien el chayote y secarlo con papel de cocina.

9

Poner el chayote al sol para secarlo mejor, preferiblemente toda la mañana.

10

Preparar el dulce con 300 mililitros de agua y 700 gramos de panela.

11

Agregar suficiente canela y una cucharada de clavos al agua con panela.

12

Agregar flor de Jamaica al dulce (opcional).

13

Agregar una pizca de sal al dulce.

14

Cocinar a fuego medio hasta que la panela se derrita.

15

Agregar el chayote al dulce y mezclar bien.

16

Dejar hervir el dulce sin tapar durante aproximadamente una hora.

17

Al final, servir el dulce con queso de fundir o bizcocho.

Cooking Techniques

slicingboilingsimmeringmixing

Equipment Needed

potcolanderspoonmeasuring cupsknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

veganplant-basedgluten-freenut-free

Allergens

nuts

Also Known As

Chayote SweetChayote Dessert

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