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Old August 18th, 2009, 03:43 PM
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When I see threads like this I wish we could get jicama over here in UK I did find it is also called 'yam bean' and 'konyak' but still can't find anyone selling it in UK!
Try Asian or other "International" type of stores.
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Old August 18th, 2009, 04:37 PM
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Try Asian or other "International" type of stores.
Good suggestion
However so far no luck

I did once find a UK company whose website stated they did import it but when contacted they said I would have to order crates of it for them to start to carry it as it doesnt last long before going off.
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I can't get them to soften at all. When I made french fries with them they tasted like burnt raw potatos.
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