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Jicama
Inventory, 35 lbs : 123.18
This item was last sold on : 07/05/22
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 andd. 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 ts 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, ans 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.
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Belmont Park Draft | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Belmont Park Entertainment | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Convention Center East | San Diego CA | 619-525-5832 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| 264 Fresco (Deck Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside 2019 | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Pendry SD (Pool House) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Tuetano Taqueria | San Diego CA | 858-275-0913 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Humphery's | San Diego CA | 619-224-3577 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Marriott Marquis North Tower | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Fresco Cocina | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Panama 66 | San Diego CA | 619-206-6352 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Front Desk | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
| Chefs SD | San Diego CA | 619-709-6708 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858-926-9644 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-886-0059 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 702-334-8845 |
| The Lab Restaurant | Oceanside CA | 619-861-8299 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Hilton Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-543-9000 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Jujus Kitchen | Bonita CA | 619-471-5342 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Bayside Landing | San Diego CA | 858-270-9200 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| The Cork and Craft | San Diego CA | 858-618-2463 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC | San Marcos CA | 508-320-6644 |
| San Diego Freedom Ranch | Campo CA | 619-478-5696 |
| Frankie's | Oceanside CA | 442-266-2270 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Pier 32 Water Front Grill | National City CA | 619-718-6240 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Pitchers | San Diego CA | 858-472-1251 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Saffron Thai LLC | San Diego CA | 619-574-7737 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
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Playa del Carmen
Chedraui Mexico
Near Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico551-7080 About 47 days ago, 5/20/22 Sharer's comments : Jícama en promoción! 
pasar minggu
Near Jakarta, Jakarta Capital Region, IndonesiaAbout 114 days ago, 3/14/22 Sharer's comments : bengkuang 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 220 days ago, 11/28/21 
Specialty Produce
Her Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 248 days ago, 10/31/21 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Her Produce 
Mar Vista Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Venice, California, United StatesAbout 256 days ago, 10/24/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-385-4959 About 267 days ago, 10/13/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Chao Fresno Evergreen Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1-559-385-4959 About 281 days ago, 9/29/21 
Total Buah Segar
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 484 days ago, 3/10/21 Sharer's comments : bangkuang 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 574 days ago, 12/10/20 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Kong Thao is in Season Now 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 669 days ago, 9/05/20 Sharer's comments : Jicama from King Thao 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 682 days ago, 8/24/20 Sharer's comments : The real deal jicama from Kong Thao Farms! 
Virginia Park Farmer's Market
Fresno Evergreen
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 683 days ago, 8/22/20 |
