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Jicama
Inventory, 35 lbs : 20.35
This item was last sold on : 06/07/23
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.
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Distribution Center) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Cocina de Barrio Point Loma | San Diego CA | 858-349-2313 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Monarch School (Nutrition Lab) | San Diego CA | 619-804-1766 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Manna | Encinitas CA | 510-366-3057 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Urban Kitchen Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 |
| Brigantine Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-743-4718 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Belmont Park Cannonball | San Diego CA | 858-228-9283 |
| Lofty Cafe-Roasting Works | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 5 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Rabbit Hole | San Diego CA | 619-255-4653 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| The Mission EV | San Diego CA | 619-232-7662 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Sbicca | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1001 |
| Lofty Coffee Co- W. Cedar | San Diego CA | 760-230-6747 ex. 4 |
| Brigantine Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-481-1166 |
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Farm Fresh Meals | Vista CA | 760-707-2383 |
| Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters | La Jolla CA | 858-228-5655 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Ki's Kitchen Commissary | VISTA CA | 760-777-0700 |
| Mission Pacific | Oceanside CA | 760-450-7864 |
| Estancia Adobe | San Diego CA | 858-550-1000 |
| Hilton Garden Inn - Homewood Suites San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-696-6300 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Loving Hut | San Diego CA | 619-855-5674 |
| Vista Valley | Vista CA | 760-758-2800 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| ALCE 101 | Solana Beach CA | 619-885-8075 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Lil Piggy's | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Surf Side Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-507-0891 |
| Fairmont Grand Del Mar | San Diego CA | 858-314-1975 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Sabi Juice | Chula Vista CA | 213-290-3709 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| Red Tail Catering | San Marcos CA | 858-605-8219 |
| Boujiemana | San Diego CA | 925-980-9316 |
| Barleymash | San Diego CA | 619-276-6700 x304 |
| Not Not Tacos | San Diego CA | 619-696-7675 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Brigantine Imperial Beach | Imperial Beach CA | 619-591-1350 |
| Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar | San Diego CA | 858-790-6900 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Marriott Marina Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-234-1500 x6113 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Bellamy's Restaurant | Escondido CA | 760-747-5000 |
| Cliffhanger Cafe Menu | San Diego CA | 858-452-9858 |
| Casero Taqueria | Carlsbad CA | 760-533-4997 |
| La Costa Glen North | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1436 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| La Dona | San Diego CA | 858-352-8134 |
| The Mission NP | San Diego CA | 619-220-8992 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Cocina De Barrio | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Lauberge Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-259-1515 |
| Red O Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-291-8360 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Brigantine Corp | San Diego CA | 858 926 9644 |
| Ketch Grill and Taps | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Miguel's 4S Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-924-9200 |
| Beaumont's | San Diego CA | 858-459-0474 |
| Brigantine Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-4166 |
| Oceanic Clairemont Mesa | San Diego CA | 619-780-0974 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| The Mission MB | San Diego CA | 858-488-9060 |
| Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Cape Rey Carlsbad, a Hilton Resort | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Tahona (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 415-218-1535 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Olivewood Gardens -Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Banquet | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Extraordinary Desserts Union St. | San Diego CA | 619-294-7001 |
| Lofty Coffee Co-Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 760-230-6747 |
| Higher Grounds Coffee + Cafe | San Diego CA | 831-247-5395 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Raglan Public House | San Diego CA | 619-794-2304 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Lofty Coffee Co.-Carlsbad State St | Carlsbad CA | 760-230-6747 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy | Carlsbad CA | 760-504-4492 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
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