HOLLYWOOD’S Pizza Bar head chef Martine Surette shares a specialty from her homeland of Mauritius.
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Choko Gratin
Serves 2-4
Ingredients
- 2 chokos, peeled and thinly sliced
- 125g tasty cheddar cheese
- 125ml pouring cream
Method
Preheat oven to 180 degrees.
Blanch the sliced chokos in rapidly boiling salted water for 1-2 minutes.
Drain well and place the chokos in a buttered gratin or flat ovenproof baking dish.
Spoon over the cream then sprinkle liberally with the cheese.
Cover and place in a moderate oven for about an hour, or until choko is tender.
Remove cover for the last 15 minutes to allow top to brown.
Try chokos in a salad or stir-fry; for extra crunch, don't blanch before using.
Like tofu, they will absorb the flavours in the dish.
In the mid 20th century, chokos were often added to stewed pie apple to bulk up the quantity.
