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Jicama

Other names: Mexican potato
Spanish name: jícama
  [HEE-kah-mah]

Jjicama is from Central America and Mexico where it is a staple. Like potatoes, jicama grows underground as a tuber. Covered with a thin brown skin, it has a short root attached. Inside, you'll find white flesh that looks like an apple or raw potato. Raw jicama is sweet, juicy, and crisp, perfect as a snack vegetable. Cooked lightly it becomes milder but retains its crispness, like a water chestnut. Refrigerate in a plastic bag up to 2 weeks.
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Substitute for jicama

water chestnuts, jerusalem artichokes

Equivalents

1 lb   =   4 cups shredded

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Nutrition Facts
(USDA#11603)
Serving Size
1 cup slices (120 grams)
Calories
46
Total Fat
0g
  Saturated Fat
0g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
5mg
Potassium
180mg
Total Carbohydrates
11g
  Dietary Fiber
6g
  Sugars
2g
Protein
1g
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