Ingredients

1 small chayote, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch dice 

2 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch dice 

2 1/2 cups papaya (Solo or Mexican) chunks (1/2 inch) 

1/3 cup distilled white vinegar 

1 or 2 fresh Scotch bonnet chiles, thinly sliced 

1 teaspoon light-brown sugar 

1 teaspoon coarse salt 

Preparation

Bring 3/4 cup water, the chayote, and carrots to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add papaya, vinegar, chiles, sugar, and salt. Return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, partially covered, until chayote and carrots are tender, 20 to 25 minutes.

Remove from heat. Process one-third of mixture in a food processor; return to saucepan, and stir to combine. Serve warm, cold, or at room temperature.