Jicama

[angelstar]

Hi all

I was just wondering if anyone knew where I could buy this in the UK? Does anyone have any pics cos I havent got a clue what it looks like but it gets mentioned alot on the board so I'd like to give it a go!

[ValidRouge]

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I'm trying to find a good photo. Here is a link to a video/slide show of what one looks like and how to prepare it.
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/featu...e-morenav-food

[Lyssie]

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hahahahaha. Introducing the JICAMA QUEEN!!!

[Thumper1616]

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http://www.starchefs.com/Kids/abcs/html/abcs_j.html
here is another link.
I love the stuff, eat about 1/2 a one a day...usually as an evening snack.

[Atkid]

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http://www.starchefs.com/Kids/abcs/html/abcs_j.html
here is another link.
I love the stuff, eat about 1/2 a one a day...usually as an evening snack.

How are you eating it, like an apple or do you cook it?

[Thumper1616]

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I just peel it and slice it like an apple.
I understand you can bake it, but really the crunch is what I love and it has a nice subtle sweet flavor....as a matter of fact, I just finished my snack bag of it now.

[Atkid]

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I just peel it and slice it like an apple.
I understand you can bake it, but really the crunch is what I love and it has a nice subtle sweet flavor....as a matter of fact, I just finished my snack bag of it now.

Sounds good, now if I only I could find the darn things in the store.

[Thumper1616]

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hmmmm. Lousiana.....I dont' know.
I can tell you the price varies here in Arizona....it was at Bashas for 1.99lb, Frys (kroger) for .99lb and finally food city 3 lbs for 1.00...BINGO..I bought three large ones, enough to last me a week.

[angelstar]

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Thanks for the links.

So do you eat it raw? Or cook it?

[cincywbbw]

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I cant seem to find them here either, I have tried Krogers, Biggs and a couple other places..I am dying to try them. If they are anything like apples, I used to love to fry them in bacon grease with a little cinnamom mixed in.

[ValidRouge]

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I prefer it raw to cooked. I peel it and slice it and eat it. Yummy. I will chop into match sticks to put on a salad too.

I've found mine at Walmart Super Center. Check specialty markets...and perhaps ask your grocer if they can order it for you.

[ValidRouge]

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Salad of Jicama, Orange, Onion and Pepper



7 ounces jicama, peeled
1 navel orange, peel and all pith removed
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 medium red bell pepper, cut in 1/2 inch squares
3/4 teaspoon ground chili pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons oil





Cut jicama into 1/4 inch dice. Cut orange in cubes about the same size; mix in bowl with jicama, onion and pepper. Blend chili pepper, salt and vinegar; add oil and mix. Pour over salad and toss. Cover and refrigerate for one hour or longer.
Serves 3.

http://www.deliciousorchardsnj.com/arch2020.html

Without the orange, it's induction friendly.

[Lyssie]

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I peel, slice, and eat with peanut butter.

[sadie147]

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Angel i have a VERY hard time finding it in Toronto, at the moment I can't find it at all. The last few times I hae found it it's been rotten (fine on the outside, but when i got it hom brown on the inside..at $1.99/lb!). I know it's grown in California/Mexico so I wonder if maybe it doesn't travel/export well? I'd be really curious to see if you do find it in the UK..

that said I have tried it and miss it teribly! I love it just dipped in some natural peanut butter, or with some lemon juice on it with sweetener and cinnamon.

[MaggieBE]

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I have never found it in Belgium. My dh who used to work as a fruit/veggie importer/exporter never heard of it it either. Of course in the UK you probably get more then we do in little Belgium. *sniff*

I um wonder how difficult it would be to grow. I might have to order some seeds from the states if that would be possible.