Best Mexican Jicama Snack Recipes

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JICAMA STICKS



Jicama Sticks image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Peel a jicama; cut into sticks. Toss with lime juice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro, salt, sugar and chili powder.

JICAMA SLAW



Jicama Slaw image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
6 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups peeled, julienned jicama
1 cup, peeled, julienned carrots
1 cup shredded napa cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup julienned English cucumber
1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl add lime juice, chili flakes, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
  • Combine the jicama, carrots, cabbage and onion, cucumber, red pepper and cilantro in large bowl and toss.
  • Add dressing to vegetables and let sit for 15 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times. Serve.

JICAMA SALAD (MEXICO)



Jicama Salad (Mexico) image

A refreshing and crunchy salad with just a hint of "heat". This is from The American Cafe Market in Washington DC. We have to thank our Mexican neighbors for introducing us to jicama!! :)

Provided by Acerast

Categories     Onions

Time 20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 medium jicama, medium
1 medium zucchini, medium
1 medium carrot, medium
1/4 cup red onion
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, fresh, chopped

Steps:

  • Peel, then slice the jicama in half length-wise and cut it into julienne "sticks" 2-inch by 1/8-inch.
  • Split the zucchini in half and cut it into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
  • Peel, halve and slice the carrot into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
  • Cut the red onion into 1/8-inch half moons.
  • Combine the vegetables into a salad bowl.
  • In a small bowl combine the oil, vinegars, honey, salt , cayenne and cilantro.
  • Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss to mix well.

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