Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Hi Meagan, I don't have any recipes for jicama, but here are a few things I like to do with it: -Put freshly grated jicama over the top of a green salad, with other fresh veggies. It adds moisture and a nice sweetness and crunch to salads -Cut into sticks, and have as part of a fresh veggie plate. -Use grated along with carrots for a carrot-jicama salad Hope these ideas are useful to you, Christine meagan1945 <zabalaza wrote: Would like to have a few recipes using jicama. thamk you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Hi, I really like jicama with tahini, lemon or lime, and cilantro. You can also use dill. If you like, you can add scallions, ginger & garlic. yum! Francesca >Christine Pelton <cattzeye77 >rawfood >rawfood >Re: [Raw Food] jicama >Sun, 27 Mar 2005 06:19:22 -0800 (PST) > >Hi Meagan, > >I don't have any recipes for jicama, but here are a few things I like to do >with it: > >-Put freshly grated jicama over the top of a green salad, with other fresh >veggies. It adds moisture and a nice sweetness and crunch to salads > >-Cut into sticks, and have as part of a fresh veggie plate. > >-Use grated along with carrots for a carrot-jicama salad > >Hope these ideas are useful to you, > >Christine > > > > > >meagan1945 <zabalaza wrote: > > >Would like to have a few recipes using jicama. thamk you > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 I use jicama, sticks or slices, to dip in guacamole. My son just eats it alone. One thing I've noticed about jicama is that if it is really fresh it tastes sweet, but if it's been sitting in the fridge too long it takes on a tang or spiciness reminiscent of radish...not too tasty. Kim On Mar 26, 2005, at 8:28 PM, meagan1945 wrote: > > > Would like to have a few recipes using jicama. thamk you > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2005 Report Share Posted March 27, 2005 Jicama Salad 1 small jicama, peeled and chopped 1 cup papaya, peeled, seeded and chopped (or substitute 1 cup tomato) 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves ½ tsp. sea salt ¼ tsp. chipotle powder, cayenne pepper or hot sauce In a bowl, mix together jicama, papaya, cucumber, and green onions. In a separate small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lime juice, garlic cilantro, salt and chipotle powder. Pour olive oil and lime juice mixture over vegetables and toss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I love this veggie. Cut in half and peel off the skin. It's not really hard to cut. I slice it and sprinkle with lime or lemon and a little chili powder. I posted a recipe during Cinco de Mayo. You can dice it and put on top of your salad. It's a little like waterchestnuts in flavor and crunch but yet it's not starchy. I also use like celery in egg salad. Very popular here in So. Calif. Jen Lott <celestial726 wrote:All of a sudden I am seeing jicama talked about all over the place...I have never had (as far as I know) or prepared jicama and am a bit curious. My co-op has them now so I'd like to buy one and see what happens. What does jicama taste like? Is it hard to cut? Is it generally easy to prepare? Jen I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right. - George W. Bush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I must admit, I have never tasted a thing such as a jicama. So... being unfamiliar, I looked it up. Since this is interesting and helpful to me, it might be to others. Here: http://www.londonfruit.com/jicama.html GeminiDragon <thelilacflower wrote: I love this veggie. Cut in half and peel off the skin. It's not really hard to cut. I slice it and sprinkle with lime or lemon and a little chili powder. I posted a recipe during Cinco de Mayo. You can dice it and put on top of your salad. It's a little like waterchestnuts in flavor and crunch but yet it's not starchy. I also use like celery in egg salad. Very popular here in So. Calif. " The cat did not respond. She did not believe in paraphrasing anybody. If people pursued this same feline wisdom, there'd be a lot fewer misunderstandings. " From Kinky Friedman's Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I assume then that the texture is kinda like water chestnut too? I love how many new types of veggies/recipes I am being introduced to now that I am moving towards vegetarian and I'm definitely noticing differences. Yesterday when I was really hungry and got a burger from McD's and ended up feeling really weighed down and crappy the rest of the day....I think it is because I haven't had any meat for about 2 months now and that was a shock to my system. So, no more going to McD's in a desperate fit of hunger. Jen I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right. - George W. Bush Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail./mail_250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 When I became a vegetarian I did it cold turkey. I never tried meat or fish again. My sister ate a bit of steak 7 mos. after becoming vegetarian and she had stomach cramps and felt bad for 2 days. Yes, the jicama is similar to waterchestnuts but better in flavor. It's crunchy, fresh and there's a large water content too that makes them so refreshing on a hot day. The skins will be marked up but you peel that off so don't let that scare you. I have an old cookbook called something like " Unusual Fruits and Vegetables " I bought this years ago and it helped me try all these wonderful fruits and veggies but I also stop and talk with people in the produce section of the market. Have you tried sunchokes (Jerusalem artichokes)? They look like ginger with a brown skin also, and taste very much like jicama. Have you tried any of the recipes in our files? They are endless and will help you discover many new foods. Yes, stay away from Mc D's. Keep fruit cups or some other snack in your car of you are out. Guarantee you will feel better afterwards. Jen Lott <celestial726 wrote: I assume then that the texture is kinda like water chestnut too? I love how many new types of veggies/recipes I am being introduced to now that I am moving towards vegetarian and I'm definitely noticing differences. Yesterday when I was really hungry and got a burger from McD's and ended up feeling really weighed down and crappy the rest of the day....I think it is because I haven't had any meat for about 2 months now and that was a shock to my system. So, no more going to McD's in a desperate fit of hunger. Jen I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right. - George W. Bush Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail./mail_250 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 I stopped mostly cold turkey too. My reasons have more to do with the way the animals are treated in the farms and just thinking of that makes me sick. That and Fast Food Nation and Supersize Me. I don't know if you have ever been to Philly, but we are very lucky here to have Reading Terminal Market. It is a really large indoor farmer's market and the biggest produce place there, Iovine's, has every veggie and fruit you can imagine and for generally great prices. They have some type of mushroom that is close to $100/lb (!). I don't work downtown now so don't get there as often as I'd like, but when I do it is a marvelous treat. So visit there if you are ever in Philly. Jen I know what I believe. I will continue to articulate what I believe and what I believe - I believe what I believe is right. - George W. Bush Discover Use to plan a weekend, have fun online and more. Check it out! http://discover./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 13, 2005 Report Share Posted May 13, 2005 Jen - Jicama is easy to prepare. Just peel the skin (I use a paring knife) and then slice. It has sort of the texture of a potato, only not so starchy. It tastes a little like apple/carrot, not so sweet though...and really very mild. I like it lots. I cut it into sticks and serve like carrots and celery with or with out dip. My kids like it for snacks. You can put it in all varieties of salads and slaws...I don't have recipes handy, but no doubt we'll get some good ones posted!! I just bought a couple yesterday, so I'll look forward to some fun new ideas... m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 I had Jicama once when I was a kid and I LOVED it! It was made baked and seasoned... " french fry " style. I have a heck of a time finding it at my local Walmart. I'm definitely going to need to change where I shop... Walmart isn't exactly vegetarian friendly. Their selection is horrible! Tonya ---- genny_y2k 01/26/06 11:40:16 Jicama Does everyone love Jicama?? I love it raw or cooked like any other root vegetable. It is also called a Mexican Potato(I think anyway). The taste is like no other veggie. Texture like a raw turnip but has a slightly sweet taste. Excellent baked and mashed. Deanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 > Does everyone love Jicama?? > I love it raw or cooked like any other root vegetable. It is also > called a Mexican Potato(I think anyway). The taste is like no other > veggie. Texture like a raw turnip but has a slightly sweet taste. > Excellent baked and mashed. Yum. Marinate in orange juice, lemon juice & chili powder... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2006 Report Share Posted January 26, 2006 You are correct in stating that " Walmart is not exactly Vegetarian friendly " . I quit shopping Walmart for veggies and fruit and have gone back to my local supermarket and organic food store. Deanna -- In , " Tonya " <DreamInWhispers@a...> wrote: > > I had Jicama once when I was a kid and I LOVED it! It was made baked and > seasoned... " french fry " style. > > > > I have a heck of a time finding it at my local Walmart. I'm definitely going > to need to change where I shop... Walmart isn't exactly vegetarian friendly. > Their selection is horrible! > > > > Tonya > > > > ---- > > > > genny_y2k > > 01/26/06 11:40:16 > > > > Jicama > > > > Does everyone love Jicama?? > > I love it raw or cooked like any other root vegetable. It is also > > called a Mexican Potato(I think anyway). The taste is like no other > > veggie. Texture like a raw turnip but has a slightly sweet taste. > > Excellent baked and mashed. > > Deanna > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 I have been contacted by a very reliable source who has informed me that the edible part of the Jicama does grow underground. Therefore it is a root vegetable. He also advised that the plant vines above ground and has a bean that is poisonous. Whew! I apologize for that earlier post. Deanna in Colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2008 Report Share Posted March 20, 2008 No problem. I just thought I had a new veggie to explore. Sonnie >genny_y2k <genny_y2k >Mar 20, 2008 7:20 PM > > Jicama > >I have been contacted by a very reliable source who has informed me >that the edible part of the Jicama does grow underground. Therefore it >is a root vegetable. He also advised that the plant vines above ground >and has a bean that is poisonous. >Whew! I apologize for that earlier post. >Deanna in Colorado > > >--- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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