Jicama, jicama, jicama... say it fast its fun!
Recently, on my Fat Flush support forum, I came across a post that mentioned jicama. The poster mentioned eating it with her salsa.... like chips.... "What the heck is it?" I wondered.
I went in search at my local grocery store and in my mind's eye I was looking for a green veggie. I didn't find it at my local store nor at the grocery store that services many local Hispanic families. It wasn't until I stopped at a not so local Whole Foods that I happened to see the name plate that said "Jicama" I was so excited! but a bit surprised to see it wasn't a green looking veggie but a veggie that resembled an alien looking potato!
I bought one and brought it home and immediately googled jicama. I came across a site that explained it was a root and popular in Mexico. It can be eaten cooked or raw. I went right to the Fat Flush board and happy to report my fellow seasoned Fat Flushers didn't let me down!
Jicama can be used as a dipping food. Cut it a variety of ways and eaten raw. You can dip it in salsa, soups, stews etc. You can slice it thin or grate it and make it into a slaw with carrots and daikon. You can cook it up in a stir fry or in a soup...think water chestnuts. I ate mine with a little lemon juice, cinnamon and stevia yum yum!
I found it to have a mildly sweet flavor. It is deliciously crunchy like celery but without those annoying celery strings!! It is sometimes referred to as a Mexican potato but it is a 'freebie' as far as a food goes...you can eat this anytime during the day as a snack or with a meal.
So here's to the jicama! My new favorite veggie!! Crunch on!
6 comments:
Fun with food! LOL Glad you are finding odd veggies and expanding your palatal horizons!
:-)
But, the question remains...will you ever eat fish??
Yea to something new!
I'm pretty sure I've had that! My good friends who are from Puerto Rico use to make that, but they sliced it and fried it in a pan, kind of like plantains and it was SO good. But I'm not positive it's the same thing.
You're way sounds a bit healthier! :)
Fish ><*) ....ummmm only if it comes in a can labeled "Bumble Bee"!!
I know I know.... I'm teased all the time being someone who grew up on Cape Cod and hates fish!
Hi Lisa, it's Noel from the ALG forums.
I was incredibly moved by your post on your husband.
Thank you for the words of support and encouragement on my blog. It helped to know someone would seek me out to tell me that.
And yes, I *am* back on the plan :D
I actually bought a Jicama in November when I first tried Fat Flush. I too was amazed at the appearance.
I on the other hand, did not like it? It did sit for a few day before I cut into it, so it may have been too ripe?
I will have to try it again. I thought it tasted awful. LOL
But, then again - we all have our own taste buds, and mine craves Salmon, Halibut, Cod, Scrhod, Scallops, shrimp..etc. Oh and the "bumble bee" variety as well. :)
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