Touffe de chouchou (chayote ou christophine)

A popular dish in Mauritius is Touffe chouchou.

Chouchou is also known as chayote or christophine. The “touffe” in creole means “cuire à l’étouffé” where the vegetable is cooked with onion, thyme, ginger garlic paste and covered. It is normally cooked on slow flame.

This is yummy for babies as they get amazing taste in this simple dish. It can be served with some white rice or you can also add a non-veg or some lentils.

Let’s go for the recipe with step by step photos:

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Fricassé de chouchou (chayotte ou christophine)

Course

Main Dish

Servings

Ingredients

• 1 Chayote
• 1 Onion
• thyme
• 1 tbsp Ginger/Garlic paste
• Oil For cooking
• salt to taste and depending on age

Course Main Dish Servings Ingredients 1 Chayote 1 Onion thyme 1 tbsp Ginger/Garlic paste Oil For cooking salt to taste and depending on age

Instructions

1. Cut the chayote in slices after washing properly.

   
2. Prepare thyme, chopped onion and ginger/garlic paste.

   
3. In a pan put some oil, add onion and the thyme. Add the sliced chayote and stir.

   
4. Add the ginger/garlic paste. Cook on slow flame till cooked.

   
5. READY! Can be served with some white rice.

   

Recipe Notes

Always consult your pediatrician before giving new ingredient to your baby.