Chayote Water
6 standard portions
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Ingredients
- 1ยฝ chayote (cho cho/christophine) (chopped)
- 1 whole lime (chopped and peeled)
- 6-8 cups coconut water ((1.42litres))
- sweetener to taste
Method
- Wash and dry the chayote and the lime.
- Place the chayote on a chopping board (at this point, you can remove the peel).
- Use a knife to chop the chayote into small pieces and then set aside.
- Place the lime on a chopping board.
- Use a knife to slice off the peel (make sure to remove the pith too, that's bitter!) then set aside.
- Meanwhile pour the coconut water into the blender.
- Add the chayote and then the lime.
- Put the lid on and blitz into a smooth consistency.
- Use a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer to strain off the water into a jug/pitcher.
- Use back of a spoon to press down on the pulp (discard the pulp afterwards).
- Stir in your desired sweetener (this is optional to taste).