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Jicama

Inventory, 35 lbs : 12.41
This item was last sold on : 01/27/21

• 52 Featured Restaurants

• 27 Recipe Ideas

• 20 Sharess

Description/Taste

Jicama is an oval-shaped root vegetable, related to legumes. The size of this tuber can range from one to five pounds and some can reach up to fifty pounds. It has a rough brown skin and a juicy, crisp, white flesh. Jicama has a texture similar to an uncooked potato, yet crunchier and juicy. The taste is somewhat sweet, with a texture and taste similar to a water chestnut.

Seasons/Availability

Jicama is available year-round with a peak season in the fall.

Current Facts

Jicama, pronounced HIK-ka-ma, is botanically classified as Pachyrhizus erosus. It is also known by various other names such as Sweet Turnip in Singapore, and as a Mexican potato or Mexican turnip because of its shape, appearance and country of origin.

Applications

The outer skin of the Jicama is too thick to peel; its rough brown exterior should be cut away with a sharp knife. Often diced or julienned, Jicama is added to salads or side dishes for additional texture and flavor. Jicama can be eaten both raw and cooked. Sliced thinly, a large disc of Jicama can be used as a “tortilla” for tacos or as rolls for hors d’oeuvres. A popular way to heat it in Mexico is sliced, chilled and sprinkled with chili powder, salt and lime juice. The color and crispness of this root vegetable doesn’t diminish over time, and refrigerated, it will keep for long periods of time as well. Jicama is high in protein and low in fat, so it can often be found as an ingredient in Paleo and Raw diets.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

In Mexico, Jicama is recognized as one of the four elements used in the Day of the Dead celebration on November 1st. The other festival “elements” are sugar cane, tangerines and peanuts. During the festival, ‘Jicama dolls’ are made from strips of paper. In Spain, "Jicama" refers to any type of root vegetable.

Geography/History

Jicama is native to Mexico and South America. It has been called a yambean, though it is not related to the yam. The tuberous legume has been eaten throughout Central America for centuries. The Greek meaning for its scientific name, Pachyrhizus erosus, means thick root. Jicama doesn’t grow well in areas with frost, so you will find it thriving in more tropical and warm areas. In the United States, Jicama is grown in Florida, Hawaii and in Puerto Rico.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Ki's Kitchen Commissary	VISTA CA	760-777-0700
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
The Clean & Colorful Kitchen	San Diego CA	858-775-9005
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Miss B's Coconut Club	San Diego CA	858-381-0855
Mitch's Seafood	San Diego CA	619-316-7314
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Pacific Regent La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-597-8008
Dolce Pane & Vino	Del Mar CA	858-832-1518
Mangia Mangia (Mirarmar)	San Diego CA	858-736-5733
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Cocina Calavera	San Diego CA	213-435-4893
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill	Vista CA	760-509-4424
The Local-Pacific Beach	San Diego CA	858-263-7475
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	619-807-7161
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-572-7671
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166

the other 32...

Harvest Kitchen (Corp Lunch)	Vista CA	619-709-0938
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	858-342-5495
Thyme for Something Homemade	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-245-1004
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Farm Fresh Meals	Vista CA	760-707-2383
Waters Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803 x4
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Peace Pies	San Diego CA	619-618-6960
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
SpiceBreeze	San Diego CA	760-350-5555
Sensations Salud	San Diego CA	619-933-3489
Nadolife Production	San Diego CA	619-239-1224
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Oscars Brewing Company	Temecula CA	619-695-2422
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Miho Gastrotruck	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Beeside Balcony	Del Mar CA	858-880-8105
K&L Neighborhood Eateries	San Diego CA	619-632-2824
Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar)	San Diego CA	858-831-7835
Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy	Carlsbad CA	760-504-4492
Lil Piggy's	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Paradise Point Resort Barefoot	San Diego CA	858-490-6363
Campfire Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Sublime Ale House-San Marcos	San Marcos CA
Our Green Affair	San Diego CA	858-337-9196
Brockton Villa Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-454-7393

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Jicama. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Natasha's Kitchen		Terahs Delicious Lettuce Wraps
Two Peas and Their Pod		Strawberry, Mango, and Jicama Salad
Inspiralized		Spicy Spiralized Shoe String Jicama Fries
Meet Me in the Kitchen		Jicama and Black Bean Salad
Sweet C's Designs		Paleo Fajita Jicama Hash
Vegan in the Freezer		Patriotic Passion Cocktail
Fork and Beans		Jicama Home Fries
Blissful Basil		Colorful Jicama Noodle Salad with Creamy Tahini Ginger Dressing
GastRAWnomica		Raw Rolled Jicama Tacos
Good Dinner Mom		Jicama Slaw

the other 17...

Pinn's Plate		Jicama Fish Tacos
Paleo Grubs		Paleo Jicama Dill â€œPotatoâ€? Salad
The Gracious Pantry		Clean Eating Jicama Winter Salsa
Running to the Kitchen		Citrus Herb Jicama Chips
The Detoxinista		Vegan Spicy Tune Sushi Dinner
Zen Belly Catering		Jicama Taco Shells
Autoimmune Paleo		Jicama, Pear, and Mint Salad with Citrus-Ginger Dressing
Eat The Gains		Spicy Pineapple Jicama Guacamole
Pinch My Salt		Tangerine and Jicama Salad
B-eing Paleofabulous		Jicama Fries and Ketchup
A Girl Worth Saving		Grain Free Fried Rice
Rawmazing		Raw Jicama Veggie Chips
Eat, Live, Run		Jicama Mango Salad with Zesty Lime Vinaigrette
The Stay at Home Chef		Jicama Salsa
Tablespoon		Watermelon, Mango and Jicama Salad
Choosy Beggars		Jicama with Sweet Chili Salt
The Other Side of the Tortilla		Mayan Citrus and Jicama Salad

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Near San Diego, California, United States
About 49 days ago, 12/10/20
Sharer's comments : Jicama from Kong Thao is in Season Now

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 145 days ago, 9/05/20
Sharer's comments : Jicama from King Thao

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 157 days ago, 8/24/20
Sharer's comments : The real deal jicama from Kong Thao Farms!