Jicama?

[IrishMom82]

I'm curious to try this veggie and I was wondering what's it taste like? Thanks!

Also has anyone tried Linda's recipe for Jicama "apples"?

[Mrs_S]

i tried it for the first time a few weeks ago. i LOVE it! it is so fabulous raw..a mix between an apple and a pear. more pear-ish. so great! now i just have to find it at my grocery store!!

[imashrinkydink]

I love it too!! I think it tastes like raw peas straight from the garden....soooo yummy!!

[Okapi]

I am totally LOVING jicama! I think it has close to the texture of a very fresh, crisp apple, but it is not sweet like an apple. It does have a very mild sweetness to it, but wouldn't want you to bite into it expecting an apple! I do agree with Iamashrinky dink that there can be an essence of fresh from the garden peas sometimes. I have been eating it raw--best right out of the fridge super chilly and usually have it with some cheese to make sure I have some fat with it since it is a little higher in carbs than most veggies. I know some people that eat it with veggie dip. Just this morning I cut some up, squeezed on a little lime juice and tossed with some red onion slivers and cilantro...OMG--totally a new favorite recipe!

Let us know what you think when you try it!

[Okapi]

Hi! I was at a bbq/cookout tonight and used jicama to scoop up the delicious guacamole--AWESOME!

[pinkbatel]

Here in Mexico we eat jicama, fresh, with lime and chilli powder, its a hot weather treat, kids love it! they even sell it on the street, a big cold slice of jicama cover with chilli yummi!!! but dont buy it the street hahahaha unless you buy some antibiotic also!

[IrishMom82]

Well I finally tried the Jicama today! I made something called Jicama "Apples" from Linda's site and it seriously tasted like dried apples!! YUM!!!!! Very impressed.

I'm going to have to try some other recipes now!

[Porcelain]

I love it!

[moniegail]

you can also cut jicama up and fry them like french fries, goes great with a hamburger patty or even some pan fried seasoned(but not breaded) fish.

monie

[jimmyolsenblues]

I just bought southwestern jicama salad from whole foods...jicama, bell pepper, onion, canola, lemon juice, chili pepper, garlic, paprika, jalapeno pepper, salt and black pepper....

i have to be honest...i am not a fan of jicama...i will give it another shot and fry them up with oil and salt....but at this moment i do not love jicama...

it has the texture of pear with no taste....