Labu siam (Sechium edule) is not a foreign vegetables for most of the population of Indonesia. Chayote is known by several names, including : labu Jipang (Central Java), manisa (East Java), lèjèt (Sunda) as well as Labu Siam (Jawa Barat). Internationally, this vegetable is known as "CHAYOTE". In the Java language, the word "Jangan" means vegetable. So, Jangan Jipang = Chayote Vegetable.

Chayote is a vegetable that grows from tropical plants, and many are sold in traditional markets in Indonesia. They are cheap and can be processed into delicious healthy meals, one of which is "Jangan Jipang" or better known as "Sayur Labu Siam". Chayote after being processed will have a soft texture, moist and crispy. Bitten and makes it extremely easy to digest, so anyone can consume it.

Chayote squash can be prepared for and eaten as breakfast, and can be combined with rice cake/rhombus and crackers as a companion which will also taste better. This vegetable is a companion in the dish Nasi liwet - Solo, Lontong sayur - Pekalongan, as well as Sego ayam - Semarang. But each has a little difference, namely : the Solo fry dish dilutes it with soft spices and is fresh, yet in Semarangan it's fried thickly with herbs and tends to be savory sweet.

Indonesian people know Chayote as Labu Siam because these plants imported from Thailand (Siam, first time) by the Dutch. For people who do not like green vegetables because sometimes some of which have a slightly bitter taste, they can try this vegetable squash because it does not taste bitter.

TIPS: to reduce the sap on Jipang then knead Jipang pieces with salt until limp, wash clean. Repeat again squeezed with salt if still stiff, wash thoroughly.

Pregnant women who are prone to hypertension is highly recommended to consume this squash, so that blood pressure is more balanced and stable. Great squash for by people with gout too. Boiled Chayote squash is also good for diabetics and safe, because it has low starch content and is filling as well. With a myriad of benefits of squash, so do not hesitate to immediately consume this super vegetable!

For a vegetarians, you do not need to use shrimp paste and dried shrimp/rebon in this recipe...