Chayote Squash and Egg Stir Fry (Su Su Xào Trứng)

When I was in college, I lived off of Chayote Squash and Egg Stir Fry, or Su Su Xào Trứng. I loved how crisp and refreshing the chayote squash was with its subtle natural sweetness. Adding scrambled eggs adds an easy protein that doesn't take too long to cook.

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Chayote squash is a common ingredient in Asian and Latin American cuisines. It has a refreshing, mild taste that's reminiscent of apple and cucumber. I've seen it used in place of apple in low-carb recipes, but I've always eaten it as a savory stir-fry dish.

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? Ingredients

When picking out a chayote squash, pick ones that are evenly green all the way around, without any yellow or brown spots.

You will need:

• chayote squash
• eggs
• minced shallot
• minced garlic
• fish sauce
• salt
• black pepper
• cooking oil

See recipe card for quantities.

? Instructions

Hint: The thinner you slice the chayote, the quicker it will cook and the softer it will be. If you prefer a firmer chayote, cut them thicker.

? Substitutions

• Chayote: If you can't find chayote, you can also use zucchini. It will cook faster and release more liquid than the chayote, but it will still be a very tasty dish! You don't need to peel the skin off a zucchini. Just slice it up into medallions or spears.
• Fish sauce: If you want to make this dish vegetarian, you can substitute the fish sauce with soy sauce or vegan fish sauce.
• Eggs: If you want this recipe to be vegan, you can use a vegan egg substitute like Just Egg.

? Variations

• Pork: Instead of su su xào trứng, make su su xào ba rọi, a more luxurious version of this dish. Use some thinly sliced pork belly instead of eggs. You can season the pork with fish sauce, minced shallot and garlic instead of sautéing the shallot separately. Cook the pork first, then add the chayote.

? Equipment

Because you're cooking with eggs, make sure to use a pan you know is nonstick.

? Serving suggestions

This dish is a great vegetable course in a typical Vietnamese family meal. A family meal usually consists of rice (cơm), a vegetable dish (rau), a main protein, (món mặn), and a soup (canh).

For example, a Vietnamese family meal using recipes from this blog might include:

• Rice
• Rau: Vietnamese Chayote Squash and Egg Stir Fry (Su Su Xào Trứng)
• Món Mặn: Vietnamese Caramelized Pork Belly and Eggs (Thịt Kho Trứng)
• Canh: Vietnamese Tofu Soup with Tomatoes and Chives (Canh Hẹ Đậu Dủ Cà Chua)

? How to store or make in advance

Store this chayote squash and egg stir fry in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. This dish does not freeze well.

Note: Nutrition facts as an estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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