Sauteed Chayotes

Directions

1. 1
   Peel and seed the chayotes and cut into 1/2-inch dice.
2. 2
   Place in a medium-size saucepan, cover with cold water, bring to a boil over high heat, and cook for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Have ready a large bowl filled with ice water.
4. 4
   Drain the chayotes and quickly plunge into the ice bath to stop the cooking.
5. 5
   Drain well.
6. 6
   Set aside in a bowl.
7. 7
   With a mortar and pestle or the flat of a heavy knife blade, crush the garlic to a paste with the oregano and salt.
8. 8
   Toss well with the diced chayotes.
9. 9
   Let stand until ready to serve.
10. 10
    In a medium-size skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until rippling.
11. 11
    Add the chayotes with the garlic mixture that clings to them and cook, stirring constantly, until the moisture has evaporated, about 5 minutes.
12. 12
    Serve at once.