Jicama / Mexican Turnip
We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors.
Listing is for 5 Seeds
Jicama is a versatile and delicious root vegetable that can be used in a variety of ways in the kitchen. With its mild, slightly sweet flavor and crisp texture, it is a popular ingredient in many Latin American and Asian cuisines. Jicama can be eaten raw or cooked and is often used in salads, slaws, and stir-fries. When raw, jicama can be sliced or julienned and added to salads for a crunchy texture or served as a refreshing snack with a sprinkle of lime juice and chili powder. Cooked jicama can be added to stir-fries or roasted and seasoned with herbs and spices for a savory side dish. Additionally, jicama can be used as a substitute for water chestnuts in recipes, adding a similar crunch and texture to dishes. Overall, jicama is a versatile and delicious ingredient that can add both flavor and texture to a wide variety of dishes. A dry deciduous vine in the pea and bean family that forms a large underground caudex that can weigh more than 10 kg. While the aboveground parts of the plants are poisonous (like many beans), the caudex is edible and similar to radish in taste. It is widely consumed in Mexico and known as JÃcama.
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