Jicama What ? When I began eating Raw Foods, I had no idea what it was. I knew from reading recipes. It is often used in salads. I was unable to find it because I didn't know where to look. When I finally found it , this strange root vegetable was under my nose all the time. I became familiar with Jicama from the Spanish Markets. The J is silent and pronounce like H. Jicama is a sweet root vegetable. Jicama belongs to the legume or bean family. The color is usually brownish grey. It has other names like the Mexican Potato , Mexican yam bean, Chinese Turnip and the Chinese Potato.
Now that I'm a pro, I can peel the vegetable with ease. For me it reminds me of the big Chinese Water Chestnut. Yet it looks like a large turnip. It is white inside and taste like an Apple. A good plus for vitamin c. It can be stored up to two weeks in a storage bag. I keep mine in the refrigerator.
This version comes from the "Living on Live Food" by Alissa Cohen.
SPICY FRIES
1 Jicama, sliced into long , thin strips
Then you add..
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 lemon, juiced
Mix all ingredients except the jicama in a large bowl
Marinate the jicama in this mixture for a few hours
drain and serve.
Note : In my opinion , it is best if you let this sit overnight. The jicama will take on the look and the texture of fast food French fries. It will taste like a spicy Apple.
These fries will be added to my lonely Collard Green Roll. Which is stuffed with a Carrot Pecan Burger.
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peace and light to you.
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