
CHAYOTES MARIA
CHAYOTES MARIA. Alimento Base: Chayotes, In a large saucepan, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil. Add the chayotes, cover, and cook until they are tender when pierced with a skewer, about 30 minutes. While the chayotes are cooking, prepare...
Tiempo de preparación 40 min
Tiempo total 40 min
Plato Chayotes
Cocina Honduras
Raciones 10 comensales
Ingredientes
- 6 medium chayotes washed
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3 cups skim milk
- 1 cup evaporated skim milk
- ½ cup low fat sour cream
- 1½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 scallions minced
- Pepper to taste
- Small amount of salt optional
Elaboración paso a paso
- Preparation
- In a large saucepan, bring 4 quarts of salted water to a boil.
- Add the chayotes, cover, and cook until they are tender when pierced with a skewer, about 30 minutes.
- While the chayotes are cooking, prepare the sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and skim milk until smooth.
- In a large non-aluminum saucepan, stir together the remaining skim milk and the evaporated skim milk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Very gradually whisk in the flour mixture. Stir until the sauce boils and thickens.
- Reduce the heat to very low and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the sour cream, parsley, and scallions and season to taste with salt (optional) and plenty of pepper.
- Drain the chayotes and cut into ¼-inch thick slices.
- Put the sliced chayotes in a serving bowl, pour the sauce over, and serve immediately.