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Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
SalanovaĀ® Lettuces
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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 ātortillaā for tacos or as rolls for hors dāoeuvres. 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 doesnāt 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 āelementsā are sugar cane, tangerines and peanuts. During the festival, āJicama dollsā 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 doesnāt 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.
| Chef de Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-248-0538 |
| AToN Center Inc. | Encinitas CA | 858-759-5017 |
| Le Papagayo (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 760-944-8252 |
| The Local-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 858-263-7475 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| Sublime Ale House-San Marcos | San Marcos CA | |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 x212 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Tender Greens-Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 310-954-1415 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Westin Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego CA | 619-239-2200 |
| Peace Pies | San Diego CA | 619-618-6960 |
| Supernatural Sandwich (Miramar) | San Diego CA | 858-831-7835 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Cucina Enoteca | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Cocina Calavera | San Diego CA | 213-435-4893 |
| K&L Neighborhood Eateries | San Diego CA | 619-632-2824 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Graze | San Diego CA | 619-839-9852 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Sundeck | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Kettner Exchange | San Diego CA | |
| Campfire Bar | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Truluck's Seafood Steak and Crab House | San Diego CA | 858-453-2583 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 858-342-5495 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Miss B's Coconut Club | San Diego CA | 858-381-0855 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Galaxy Taco | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery | Del Mar CA | 858-792-2225 |
| Our Green Affair | San Diego CA | 858-337-9196 |
| Baja Betty's | San Diego CA | 619-269-8510 |
| Miho Gastrotruck | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
| Paradise Point Resort Barefoot | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 83 days ago, 12/10/20 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Kong Thao is in Season Now 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 179 days ago, 9/05/20 Sharer's comments : Jicama from King Thao 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 191 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 193 days ago, 8/22/20 
Barn Fresh Produce
Barn Fresh Produce
Near Moss Landing, California, United States8850 CA-1 Moss Landing CA 95039 About 509 days ago, 10/11/19 
Central market of Athens Greece
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceAbout 545 days ago, 9/05/19 Sharer's comments : Jicama šš» 
Ortegas
Ortegas Market
Near Petaluma, California, United States946 Caulfield Lane C Petaluma CA 94952 707-766-8093 About 589 days ago, 7/23/19 
El Chico
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Near San Francisco, California, United States2965 24th Street San Francisco CA 94110 415-643-4550 About 598 days ago, 7/14/19 
Hiep-Thanh Market
Hiep-Thanh Market
Near San Francisco, California, United States724 Larkin Street San Francisco CA 94109 415-474-1377 About 600 days ago, 7/12/19 
Tula Market
Tula Market
Near Laguna Hills, California, United States24418 Rockfield Blvd Lake Forest CA 92630 949-581-5150 About 612 days ago, 6/30/19 
Baja Ranch Market
Baja Ranch Market
Near Altadena, California, United States2515 N Fair Oaks Drive Altadena CA 91001 626-204-0171 About 614 days ago, 6/28/19 
Northgate Gonzalez Markets
Northgate Market - 4th Street
Near Santa Ana, California, United States409 E. 4th Street Santa Ana CA 92701 714-647-9310 About 621 days ago, 6/21/19 
Albertsons
Albertsonās - Harbor Blvd
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2300-c Harbor Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92626 949-515-7227 About 621 days ago, 6/21/19 
Central market of Athens - Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 659 days ago, 5/14/19 Sharer's comments : Jicama yams š¤ 
Central market of Athens - Greece š¬š·
Central Markets & Fisheries Organization S.A. / Farmers Market
Near Athens, Attiki, GreeceTzon Kennenti, Agios Ioannis Rentis https://www.okaa.gr/ About 680 days ago, 4/23/19 Sharer's comments : Jicama from Mexico š²š½ 
tanjong pagar
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 698 days ago, 4/04/19 
Giant Super
Near Aft Blk 182, SingaporeAbout 701 days ago, 4/02/19 
Vons
Vons- La Costa
Near San Marcos, California, United States3439 Via Montebello Carlsbad CA 92009 760-633-0114 About 709 days ago, 3/25/19 
Food Land Supermarket
Near National City, California, United StatesAbout 726 days ago, 3/08/19 Sharer's comments : Jicama spotted at Food Land Supermarket. |
