Jicama

Inventory, 35 lbs : 7.68
This item was last sold on : 01/28/23

• 94 Featured Restaurants

• 26 Recipe Ideas

• 10 ShareMarket®

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.

Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Campfire Bar	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club	San Diego CA	858-454-7126
ALCE 101	Solana Beach CA	619-885-8075
Barrel & Board	San Diego CA	619-379-2574
Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort	Carlsbad CA	760-602-0800
Estancia Adobe	San Diego CA	858-550-1000
Park Hyatt Aviara	Carlsbad CA	760-448-1234
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Rabbit Hole	San Diego CA	619-255-4653
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Loving Hut	San Diego CA	619-855-5674
The Mission MB	San Diego CA	858-488-9060
Brigantine Poway	Poway CA	858-486-3066
Saiko Sushi-North Park	San Diego CA	619-886-6656
Known Spoilage
Oceanic Enterprises (Midway)	San Diego CA	619-780-0974
Mission Bay Yacht Club	San Diego CA	858-488-0501
Reata Glen	Ladera Ranch CA	949-545-2250

the other 74...

Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Catamaran	San Diego CA	858-488-1081
The Shores	La Jolla CA	858-459-8271
Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy	Carlsbad CA	760-504-4492
La Costa Glen South	Carlsbad CA	760-704-1000
Ketch Grill and Taps	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Peace Pies	San Diego CA	619-618-6960
Miss B's Coconut Club	San Diego CA	858-381-0855
Open Gym-Working Class	San Diego CA	619-865-3024
Alila Marea Beach Resort	Encinitas CA	805-539-9719
Top of the Market	San Diego CA	619-234-4867
Miho	San Diego CA	619-365-5655
Brigantine Coronado	Coronado CA	619-435-4166
Lil Piggy's	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets)	Carlsbad CA	760-827-2400
Red O Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-291-8360
Hilton Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-5200 x4234
Brigantine Escondido	Escondido CA	760-743-4718
Barrio Star	San Diego CA	619-501-7827
The Mission NP	San Diego CA	619-220-8992
Barleymash	San Diego CA	619-276-6700 x304
Ki's Kitchen Commissary	VISTA CA	760-777-0700
Home & Away - Old Town	San Diego CA	619-886-1358
Cross Roots	San Diego CA	858-245-1678
Bayhill Tavern	San Diego CA	858-288-6923
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021
Sbicca	Del Mar CA	858-481-1001
Berry Good Food Foundation	La Jolla CA	619-666-1633
Monarch School	San Diego CA	619-651-6604
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Brigantine Pt Loma	San Diego CA	619-224-2871
Harvest Kitchen	Vista CA	619-709-0938
Del Mar Country Club	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-5500 x207
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Avant	San Diego CA	858-675-8505
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Chefs SD	San Diego CA	619-800-3860
Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	415-218-1535
Pacifica Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-792-0505
Wolfies Carousel	San Diego CA	909-477-1291
Casero Taqueria	Carlsbad CA	760-533-4997
Cliffhanger Cafe Menu	San Diego CA	858-452-9858
La Dona	San Diego CA	858-352-8134
US Grant Hotel Main	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Beaumont's	San Diego CA	858-459-0474
Red Tail Catering	San Marcos CA	858-605-8219
The Mission EV	San Diego CA	619-232-7662
Bleu Boheme	San Diego CA	619-255-4167
Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-759-6063
Brigantine Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-481-1166
Mitch's Seafood	San Diego CA	619-316-7314
Portside Pier (Brigantine)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Storyhouse Spirits	San Diego CA	801-949-5955
Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St	Carlsbad CA	760-230-6747
KI's	Encinitas CA	760-586-8289
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Marriott Courtyard Nolen	San Diego CA	619-544-1004
Brigantine La Mesa	La Mesa CA	619-465-1935
Urban Kitchen Catering	San Diego CA	619-276-8803
UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-380-9840
Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar	San Diego CA	760-230-6747 ex. 4
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	619-807-7161
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Snake Oil Cocktail Company LLC	San Diego CA	619-754-4041
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-888-8623
Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	760-230-6747
Rancho Valencia	Del Mar CA	858-756-1123
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Monarch	Del Mar CA	619-308-6500
Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets	San Diego CA	619-515-3003

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Jicama. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Rawmazing		Raw Jicama Veggie Chips
Autoimmune Paleo		Jicama, Pear, and Mint Salad with Citrus-Ginger Dressing
Zen Belly Catering		Jicama Taco Shells
Fork and Beans		Jicama Home Fries
The Detoxinista		Vegan Spicy Tune Sushi Dinner
The Carne Diem		Sharlyn Melon Gazpacho with Grilled Spicy Prawns
Choosy Beggars		Jicama with Sweet Chili Salt
Eat The Gains		Spicy Pineapple Jicama Guacamole
Eat, Live, Run		Jicama Mango Salad with Zesty Lime Vinaigrette
Paleo Grubs		Paleo Jicama Dill "Potato" Salad

the other 16...

Natasha's Kitchen		Terahs Delicious Lettuce Wraps
Meet Me in the Kitchen		Jicama and Black Bean Salad
The Gracious Pantry		Clean Eating Jicama Winter Salsa
A Girl Worth Saving		Grain Free Fried Rice
The Stay at Home Chef		Jicama Salsa
B-eing Paleofabulous		Jicama Fries and Ketchup
Pinch My Salt		Tangerine and Jicama Salad
Good Dinner Mom		Jicama Slaw
Blissful Basil		Colorful Jicama Noodle Salad with Creamy Tahini Ginger Dressing
Tablespoon		Watermelon, Mango and Jicama Salad
Two Peas and Their Pod		Strawberry, Mango, and Jicama Salad
Vegan in the Freezer		Patriotic Passion Cocktail
The Other Side of the Tortilla		Mayan Citrus and Jicama Salad
Running to the Kitchen		Citrus Herb Jicama Chips
Sweet C's Designs		Paleo Fajita Jicama Hash
Pinn's Plate		Jicama Fish Tacos

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