Jicama recipes anyone?

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Never tried it before, but am going to pick some up tonight.

How do y'all like to cook this?

Thanks for any tips...

[not2late]

I don't like it cooked---it never softens and doesn't taste good to me at least.

I prefer them raw: just peel them, then slice them into 1/8-1/4 inch thick slices and use them like chips or crackers. Occasionally I slice them into french fries and use them for dips.

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Thanks Megs. What do they taste like? Turnips? Radishes? Any particular spices/seasonings you like with them ?

[not2late]

PS: when they are raw and sliced like crackers, I think they are particularly good with guacamole or sprinkled with lime juice and chili powder.

And I forgot.....sometimes I make a faux-Waldorf salad with them because their taste and texture is similar to raw apples. So I peel and chop the jicama, add chopped celery and mix in some mayo. When you get to the Nut/Seed Rung of OWL, you may add chopped walnuts and it will be even more like Waldorf salad.

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Yum. Going to pick some up now as I go do my shopping. I will report back!

[MsUnderstood0000]

Oh wow, they would make a great waldorf. Mine never get to the point of being around long enough to cook. We cut it into pieces like potato sticks and eat it raw. It has a taste all its own. Some are better than others and taste pretty sweet. Crunchy and yummy. Its very good with spinach dip.

[Grizzabella]

I like to peel the jicama, slice it into sticks and sprinkle it with salt, lime juice and chili powder.

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Originally Posted by Grizzabella

I like to peel the jicama, slice it into sticks and sprinkle it with salt, lime juice and chili powder.

That's *exactly* what I just did. Not bad!

I experimented a little bit and added fresh ground nutmeg (bleh) and then microwaved a slice in the microwave to see what I could do with it, creatively.

I had an idea. Fry them up in butter and sprinkle with cinnamon. I seriously think I might be able to get near an apple pie flavor. (I don't use artificial sweetener, so I'm going to skip the Splenda and hope the jicama will be sweet enough).

I'll probably try this tonight, and will report back.

[jadensmom]

I slice them paper thin and I mean paper thin with a mandoline and let them dry out for an hour or 2. Then I deep fry them and salt them. They taste better then potato chips. We love them that way.

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As anticipated, these came out great. Sauteed them in butter for about 90 seconds each side, sprinkled with cinnamon and finished them in a 350* oven for about 8 minutes. They taste like crispy apples.

If you add Splenda, I'm sure they'll taste even better (more like apple pie). The apple consistency is such a great change of pace for me. Thanks Megs and others for the info!