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Mirlitons
The
Mirliton is a favorite food of South Louisiana. Once the principal
food of the Aztecs and Mayas the Mirliton made it's way to
North America and made Louisiana one of it's principle homes. It's
also grown in California and Florida.
 The
Mirliton (pronounced me-lay-taw if you live in the country and
mirl-uh-tahn if you live in the city) can be fried, stuffed, pickled, stir fried, cooked with
tomatoes and used in salads.
Stuffed
Mirliton is by far the favorite here in South Louisiana.
The Mirliton is also known as the Chayote [chi-OH-tay], Alligator
Pear, Mango Squash and Vegetable Pear. You can sometimes find the plants (a fruit
that has sprouted) at the local Feed & Seed store. You won't
find these at most nurseries.
Growing
Mirlitons:
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