Jicama Ceviche

[Sharon in Colorado]

Jicama Ceviche

Prepare early in the day to serve for dinner, or the day before to serve for lunch

Serves 8

2 large jicamas, peeled and chopped
1 cup each lime, lemon and orange juice
2 tsp salt
2 tsp pepper
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
2 cups onions, chopped
2 cups parsley, chopped
1 cup cilantro, chopped
½ cup Serrano chilies, chopped
1 Tbs. honey or agave nectar
1 rice avocado, diced

Place Jicama in large bowl. Sprinkle citrus juice over jicama and stir to combine. Let rest 2 hours to absorb juice. Stir in remaining ingredients, except avocado. Add avocado just before serving.

[caramba]

I don't think we get jicama in Australia...does it go by any other name? I'd never heard of it before I got Alissa's book...

[Tanja_swe]

Jicama is also called Yam Bean or Mexican Turnip. It's often found in asian supermarkets.

Here is more info and picture. (http://www.sallys-place.com/food/columns/ferray_fiszer/jicama.htm)

[caramba]

Thanks Tanja (couldn't see the picture though...?)

BTW, love the quote in your signature too!

[Tanja_swe]

If you click on the text "Here is more info and picture." (http://www.sallys-place.com/food/columns/ferray_fiszer/jicama.htm) you'll find more info and the pic, if it doesn't work.... :)

http://www.sallys-place.com/images/food/column/ferryfiszer/jicama.jpg

[Flottie]

Thanks Caramba for asking the question - you don't get Jicama in the supermarkets in the UK either! And thanks Tanja for the answer - turns out my local chinese supermarket has them! Hee hee - Unfries here I come!

[blue_sky]

!!!!! I bought something that i THOUGHT was jicama.... it looks like a carrot but without the orange color. the question is.... WHAT IS IT??? :)

On the subject of this recipe: it is DELICIOUS and I made it with jerusalem artichokes, since obviously I didn't have any jicama. Better the 2nd day!!

[tracyinfo]

!!!!! I bought something that i THOUGHT was jicama.... it looks like a carrot but without the orange color. the question is.... WHAT IS IT??? :)

On the subject of this recipe: it is DELICIOUS and I made it with jerusalem artichokes, since obviously I didn't have any jicama. Better the 2nd day!!

Blue Sky, perhaps it was a daikon radish. They are shaped like carrots and are usually white.

-Tracy

[flyinion]

Blue Sky, perhaps it was a daikon radish. They are shaped like carrots and are usually white.

-Tracy

If it's not a radish, it's probably a parsnip. Kind of like a carrot but not.

[blue_sky]

Thanks guys!! I guess i'll find out :)