Jícama, or Mexican potato, is a crunchy and sweet root vegetable that has been used in Mexican cuisine for centuries. A versatile ingredient, it can be eaten raw, cooked, fried and even pickled. Here are five dishes where Jícama is the star of the dish:
1. Jícama Salad: This light and refreshing salad combines crunchy jicama, cucumbers, red bell peppers and cilantro tossed in a sweet and tangy lime dressing. Perfect for a summertime meal!
2. Jícama Fries: These crispy and flavorful fries are made with jícama, diced onions, garlic, chili powder and cumin. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer!
3. Jícama Slaw: Shredded jícama is tossed with cabbage, carrots and red onion in a light vinaigrette dressing for a flavorful and crunchy slaw.
4. Jícama Quesadillas: Flour tortillas are filled with jícama, black beans, corn, cheese and diced tomatoes for a tasty Mexican-style quesadilla.
5. Jícama Tacos: Soft corn tortillas are filled with jícama, pico de gallo and shredded cheese for a delicious taco. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or guacamole to complete the dish.