Rustic Jicama Appetizer with Red Chile and Lime |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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The crunchy juiciness of jicama is like a fresh breeze on a hot day. Peel this bulbous root vegetable with a knife rather than a vegetable peeler because the tough skin and outer layer are thick. Then slice, dice, or cut it into strips, and enjoy. Street vendors in Mexico rely on a time-tested combination of lime, ground dried chile, and salt for this popular snack. Ingredients:
1 medium jicama (about 1 pound) |
3 navel oranges, peeled, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (about 1 1/2 cups) |
2 small cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced (about 3 cups) |
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes |
1/3 cup fresh lime juice |
2 teaspoons dried ground guajillo chile or hot chili powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
1. Peel and cut the jicama in half. Place halves cut sides down, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Combine jicama, oranges, cucumbers, radishes, and juice in a bowl. Let stand 30 minutes. Add the ground chile and salt, and toss well. Sprinkle with cilantro.
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