Jicama Texicana Recipe #45020
Jicama, originally from Mexico, can now be found in the US. It is a root vegetable that tastes like a cross between a water chestnut and an apple and a turnip. This recipe is courtesy of Texas Home Cooking by Cheryl and Bill Jameson.
by Miss Annie
40 min | 40 min prep
SERVES 3 -4 , 1 Pound matchsticks
- 1 lb jicama
- 1 lime
- chili powder, preferably homemade or gebhardt, to taste
- salt
- Peel the jícama, and slice it into fat matchsticks.
- Transfer to a bowl, and cover with water and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Drain.
- Arrange the jícama on a platter, and sprinkle with lime juice and zest, the chili powder, and if you wish some salt.
- If you like, serve additional chili powder on the side.
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