Jicama ideas

[KristenKP]

Anyone have any ideas for preparing jicama? The only recipes I've found are for types of coleslaw -- is jicama any good cooked, like other root vegetables?

(I got one in my birthday root-vegetable basket *g* and I want to use it this week!)

Heh, I also got celery root -- anyone have any ideas for that?

TIA!

[pat5031]

love jicama! you cut it into thin stick pieces and eat with a dip or just plain. or, sliver onto top of taco soup.

[akansan]

Kippy has an "almost tortilla soup" recipe on her personal site using jicama instead of tortilla strips. I know many people use it as a "dipper" in place of chips.

But I haven't heard of anyone roasting or cooking it. That's not to say it hasn't been done, but I haven't seen it yet on the boards.

As for celery root, this is what I found:

"The mild flavor of celery root is reminiscent of both celery and parsley and is enhanced when boiled, braised, sautéed or baked. Celery root may also grated, julienned or shredded and added raw to salads."

I also found a couple of recipes that I'll post with it in them. I'll like back once they're up.

Celery Root Recipes:
tinyurl.com/5jm94

tinyurl.com/5nalx

[KristenKP]

Thanks, akansan and pat! You've been very helpful!

Hmmm, I am making Mexican tonight. Maybe I'll use it then...

[mary]

When we were in Mexico, they would julienne jicama or cut larger like a frech fry and then squirt lime juice over all and then salt.
It was amazing!!

[Sari]

Cut Jicama into thin slices
spray with key lime juice (it is much better than regular lime)
sprinkle with Lucas Aciditos (spicy Chilly mix) or picco de gallo.
Yammy!!

[Alice]

Can you tell me what that is and where I can find it? Sounds interesting. Like Mexican Lime Beer Salt. ?? YUM

[Alice]

Thanx for the idea of the Birthday Root Veggie Basket! I am preparing one for daughters friend for tomorrow! Hope she likes it! I have Beets with leaves, Jicacma, kolralbi? ,red,green,sweet onion, purple,red and gold potatoes, celery root,parsnips, rutabaga, garlic and hope to find some carrots with the leaves tomorrow for additional color! Plus a few recipes I copied!!!!

[slimcris]

I can't find jicama anywhere, and I really want to try it! Maybe I'll have to order online

[KristenKP]

Well, I finally tried the jicama (a new one, not the one from my root basket LOL), and it was FABULOUS!

I'm allergic to raw apples and pears, but I love the texture of them, and this is a PERFECT substitute. I'm so pleased!!!

[macca4me]

slimcris - in my store, they always have it with chili's and tomatillos. If you've never seen it, it's a lumpy brown weirdly shaped thing.

Jerie

[moco86]

Mexican Jicama Mandarin Salad

I cut it in strips after peeling it, of course about 1/2 inch by 3-4inches. Then I put bottled lime juice over it, and toss it. If you like spicy, sprinkle with red pepper powder. Then add chopped cilantro and toss again. And finally, top with either sliced oranges or my winter preference, canned mandarin oranges.

You can spice as you like- really good!
Refrigerate and it gets a bit spicier. Also good for potlucks, picnics, etc...

I just wing quantities. sorry not more specific!!! Also depends on how large your jicama is!

[whaledancer]

I've cooked it. It's edible, but not what you'd call tasty. It becomes rather watery and tasteless.

The only way I've found it palatable when cooked is used in stir-fry in place of water chestnut. At least then it retains some of its crunch.

But I love it raw. My favorite is drenched in lime juice and Franks Original Hot Sauce. Mmmmm.