Jícama, from the Nahuatl word "xicamatl," is a vine cultivated in Mexico and other Latin American countries, the root of which is edible. The tuber's texture and crunch make it a pleasantly cool addition to many dishes, including salads and salsas.
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Friday, March 25, 2011
A Jícama Happy Hour
What would you do if all of the Doritos and Fritos and various brands of potato chips suddenly disappeared from the planet? Would you season some cardboard and call it a day? You could make your own totopos, of course. Or you could throw together a tasty jícama treat for your next happy hour.
Jícama, from the Nahuatl word "xicamatl," is a vine cultivated in Mexico and other Latin American countries, the root of which is edible. The tuber's texture and crunch make it a pleasantly cool addition to many dishes, including salads and salsas.
Jícama, from the Nahuatl word "xicamatl," is a vine cultivated in Mexico and other Latin American countries, the root of which is edible. The tuber's texture and crunch make it a pleasantly cool addition to many dishes, including salads and salsas.
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