Xuxu Bahia Style – Brazilian Chayote
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 chopped onion
- 2 finely chopped garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup dried shrimp
- 8 malagueta peppers
- 2 chayote peeled, cored and diced
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat oil.
- Add onion, garlic, shrimp and peppers. Saute until onions are translucent.
- Add chayote, tomatoes and 1/2 cup water. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Add peanuts, cilantro and salt.
- Cook for 2 more minutes.
Notes
Use palm oil for a more traditional version.
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