CHAYOTES RELLENOS AL CARI (STUFFED CHAYOTES WITH CURRIED BEEF)

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Chayotes Rellenos al Cari (Stuffed chayotes with curried beef) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 chayotes, about 3/4 to 1 pound
Salt to taste, if desired
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 teaspoons finely minced garlic
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 pound ground lean beef
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup fine fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup pine nuts
1/4 teaspoon dried hot-red pepper flakes
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup finely grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Split chayotes lengthwise in half. Put in kettle of cold water with salt to taste. Bring to boil and let simmer about 10 minutes. Do not overcook or vegetables will become mushy. Drain and run briefly under cold water. Drain again.
  • Using spoon or melon-ball cutter, scoop out flesh and edible seeds of each half, leaving shell about eighth of an inch thick or slightly thicker. Set shells side. Finely chop flesh and seeds. There should be about one cup.
  • When ready to cook, preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Heat tablespoon of butter in saucepan and add onion and garlic. Cook briefly, stirring, and add curry powder. Add meat and cook, stirring and chopping down with side of heavy metal spoon to break up lumps in meat.
  • When meat has lost raw look, add chopped pulp of chayotes. Stir. Scrape mixture into mixing bowl.
  • Add egg, quarter cup of bread crumbs, pine nuts, pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Blend well.
  • Use mixture to stuff chayote halves. Pile up and smooth over.
  • Blend remaining bread crumbs with cheese. Sprinkle tops with mixture, patting to help it adhere. Dot with remaining two tablespoons of butter.
  • Arrange stuffed halves in a lightly buttered baking dish and place in oven. Bake 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 280, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 478 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

hafizu maman
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the chayotes and the curried beef.


Z.A Siddiqui
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover rice. I also added some chopped carrots and peas to the curried beef filling.


Allu Din
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I'm not a big fan of chayotes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The curried beef filling was very flavorful and the chayotes were cooked perfectly.


Kurt Sharmu
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. The chayotes are mild in flavor and the curried beef filling is very flavorful.


CRISTY LICAROS
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The chayotes are a great way to add a unique flavor and texture to the curried beef.


Abdulwahab Jalloh
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover beef. The chayotes add a nice sweetness and crunch to the dish.


Mikiyas Demelash
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I love this dish! The chayotes are a great way to add a unique flavor and texture to the dish. The curried beef filling is also very flavorful and aromatic.


Waqar Solangi
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The chayotes were soft and flavorful, and the curry beef filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Ishnar Billups
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of the chayotes and the curried beef. I will definitely be making this dish again.


OPY 999 GAMIR
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chayotes were perfectly tender and the curried beef filling was flavorful and aromatic. I will definitely be making this dish again.