SINGKAMAS (JICAMA) SALAD

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This is a delicious Filipino salad, terrific for picnics or any outdoor fun. Singkamas are also called bangkwang or jicama.

Provided by lola

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, cut into long thin strips
1 green bell pepper, cut into long thin strips
1 small red onion, sliced into thin lengthwise slivers
2 green chile peppers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into strips
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
1 cup water
⅔ cup vinegar
⅔ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine the jicama, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, green chile peppers, ginger, and carrot in a large bowl. Whisk the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.4 calories, Carbohydrate 27.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, Sodium 244.2 mg, Sugar 17.3 g

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