JICAMA HASHBROWNS

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From: The Border Cookbook States: "Jicama Makes a crunchier, slightly sweeter substitute for fried potatoes"

Provided by MomLuvs6

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups jicama, grated
1 limes or 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos liquid
1 teaspoon salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons new mexico chile powder (or ancho chile powder)
1 tablespoon onion, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
vegetable oil
salsa (optional)

Steps:

  • Put grated jicama in large colander, toss with lime juice and salt.
  • Let jicama drain for 20 minutes, squeezing once or twice with fingers to remove moisture. After 20 minutes, squeeze all the jicama again, then put on a clean dishtowel and roll up, squeeze towel to remove any remaining moisture.
  • Put jicama in a bowl and mix egg, flour, chile, onion and garlic. Form jicama fixture into 8 to 10 patties, about 3 inches in diameter.
  • Warm 1/4 inch of oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. fry patties in batches, cooking until they are brown and crisp and the inside should be soft and creamy.
  • Serve immediately, and with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.6, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 46.5, Sodium 625.9, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 3.1

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