What's That? Jicama!


What is that round rocky potato looking thing? It's called a Jicama, it's a taproot in the bean family, and it tastes like a giant sweet water chestnut. Jicama makes a crispy addition to salads, and yes you can even juice it! Surprisingly full of nutrition and minerals, this is a wonderful addition to your produce basket.

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It's an excellent crunchy snack for diabetics, because it contains very low glucose. 
Jicama also has a lot of dietary fiber, potassium, vitamin C and Vitamin A. Chock-full of anti-oxidants, it's helpful in removing free radicals from your body. Welcome this strange plant, and give it a loving place in your home, where it will last about a month in a cool dry place. Pick firm round medium sized Jicamas. Peel off the skin, cut into chunks or slices, and refrigerate any leftover pieces.


A very versatile vegetable, you can cut it up and place it raw in salads and slaw, or cook it in pilaf, stir-fry and soup dishes.


And yes you can put it in juices too! This is one beautiful root!


So keep a lookout for the Jicama, it's lurking right next to the Yucca root!
Below is a video about Jicama, and making some Fries too!