Crunchy Jicama
It’s been a while since I’ve had jicama, so I was happy to come across it in the grocery store in Boston the other day. Jicama is a rather nondescript-looking tuber which is common in Latin American cooking. It is delicious in a stir-fry or simply raw. Raw jicama has a texture similar to that of an apple, with a mild flavor.
Here’s what my jicama looked like on the veggie tray for our New Year’s Eve party, after I peeled it and sliced it into strips:
I’d never heard of jicama until I saw someone using it on the Food Network sometime last year. Since then I’ve seen the word in several locations and get to act smart when I recognize it (and can pronounce it correctly) when other people are around.
Here’s one for you – Jicama in fajitas. It’s incredibly good.
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