Jicama
Inventory, 35 lbs : 140.69
This item was last sold on : 04/18/24
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.
UCSD La Jolla (Pritikin Intensive) | San Diego CA | 858-657-6473 |
Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
Not Not Tacos | San Diego CA | 619-696-7675 |
Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
The Cottage | La Jolla CA | 858-454-8408 |
Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
Santo Placer Mexican Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-500-5655 |
Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
Mak Mak Organics | Oceanside CA | 858-740-4217 |
Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
Pizza Cassette | San Diego CA | 802-310-5601 |
Tribute Pizza | San Diego CA | 858-220-0030 |
Inn at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-381-8289 |
Kitchens For Good | San Diego CA | 619-450-4040 |
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
Barrio Star | San Diego CA | 619-501-7827 |
Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District | El Cajon CA | 619-644-7585 |
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
Manchester Grand Hyatt Sallys | San Diego CA | 619-232-1234 |
Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 619-971-8545 |
Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
Virtue Coffee & Juice | San Diego CA | 619-485-0485 |
Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
Bica | San Diego CA | 619-669-5725 |
Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
Great Maple Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
Happy Medium SD | San Diego CA | 509-869-2279 |
Miho | San Diego CA | 619-365-5655 |
Hilton Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-5200 x4234 |
Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
Sorority Cuisine - Gamma Phi Beta | San Diego CA | 310-634-2371 |
US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
Catering By Felicia G. | San Diego CA | 619-742-4747 |
Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
Coasterra | San Diego CA | 619-814-1300 |
Mikami | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
Peace Pies (Encinitas) | Encinitas CA | 619-618-6960 |
Vi At La Jolla Village | San Diego CA | 858-646-7700 |
Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
PureTaco | Carlsbad CA | 760-845-3346 |
Monarch School (Main Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
Adobo House | San Diego CA | 619-990-8340 |
Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
Bellamy's Restaurant | Escondido CA | 760-747-5000 |
Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Jicama. One is easiest, three is harder.