Comments on: Jicama, another humble Mexican ingredient

By: C. M. L.

C. M. L. — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 04:05:32 +0000

Does the mexican yam bean contain any properties of onions, garlic, or chives; need to know this since I am allergic to onions, garlic and chives.

By: Arimou’s Adventures » blogging » test

Arimou’s Adventures » blogging » test — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:19:59 +0000

[...] like to add other ingredients, but I made a simple version with the basic ingredients: beets, jicama, oranges, peanuts and romaine lettuce. The preparation is very simple. First boil sliced beets with [...]

By: OhioMom

OhioMom — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:56:46 +0000

I recently came across a salsa recipe using this root in a cookbook … now I know what it is

By: maline

maline — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 13:58:59 +0000

here in the Philippines, we call it “singkamas”. Jikama is abundant during summer seasons here and we just eat it raw and just peel off the skin, then cool a little in the ref. Good to eat specially during hot weather because it’s watery and at the same time crisp esp. when cold. I love eating it with a little salt or with bagoong (sauteed shrimp sauce).

We also use it as extender for spring rolls. yum!

By: Kevin

Kevin — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:05:31 +0000

I have never had Jicama but it sounds interesting. I will have to look for it to try.

By: Jen of a2eatwrite

Jen of a2eatwrite — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 02:32:21 +0000

Ever since I first tried jicama in the late 70s, I’ve loved it. It’s a wonderful root.

By: Ivy

Ivy — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:25:32 +0000

Thanks for this wonderful post and all the information given. It’s the first time I’ve heard of this and I doubt if we’ll see it in the Greek markets but who knows I might see it in the menu of a Mexican restaurant and then I’ll know what this is.

By: Elle

Elle — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:00:52 +0000

I’m intrigued with marinating it in lime and having it with chili powder–that sounds good!

By: Peter

Peter — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:34:09 +0000

I tried Jicama once last year…reminded me of an Asian pear (liked it).

By: MyKitchenInHalfCups

MyKitchenInHalfCups — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:22:32 +0000

Poisonous top and such a sweet root! Food is amazing!
Love jicama (and the name).