Jicama Fries
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Serves 4
Tasty and refreshing, with a bit of a kick.
Ingredients
- 1 jicama, cut into fry shapes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic, or more, to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne, or more, to taste
- 1 pinch cumin, or more, to taste
Preparation
Mix oil and spices together. Toss with jicama strips. Enjoy!
Comments
kandace writes: (February 01, 2007)
I’ve never been much of a fan of french fries, but absolutely love these. They’re crisp, spicy and refreshing.
joseegonthier writes: (February 03, 2007)
I’ve often looked for jicama while food shopping, but can’t seem to find some. This is definitely on my recipe list when I do though! Would they by any chance have a name synonym?
kandace writes: (February 04, 2007)
I don’t know any synonyms for jicama. Here’s a picture of what you’d be looking for. I’ve found them at our coop and, I believe, at asian grocery stores.
rawgirl1976 writes: (March 16, 2007)
Do these need to be in the dehydrator for a while?
ray writes: (March 17, 2007)
Nope, no dehydrating needed. Easy and quick!
rfoodie writes: (June 17, 2007)
they kind of look like a big, odd shaped potatoe! Where I live in Boston, they are with the veggies and ginger root!
Little Mango writes: (June 27, 2007)
If it helps Joseegonthier, Jicama is also known as a Yam Bean :)
So are they just crispy even without dehydrating? I find it difficult to imagine exactly what they would be like :0I
earthangel writes: (June 27, 2007)
Jicama is sometimes dehydrated to make a sugar substitute that is raw!! :)..i saw it in the store the other day..they cut it up and dehydrate it and then make it into a powder..it is SUPER expensive like 30 or 40 dollars for about 3/4 cup…..:) crazy huh? xoxox
Marichiesa writes: (June 28, 2007)
Ray, I made these last night and they were great! Thanks!
katmondu writes: (July 20, 2007)
I’m eating my jicama fries right now! Found the jicama at whole foods last night, boy was I excited :) Jicama tastes odd to me by itself but the rest of these ingredients really makes a big difference. I might warm them in my dehydrator for a few minutes just to see if they’re more fun warm. But they’re just perfect not warmed anyway :)
littlemarie writes: (July 22, 2007)
Are cayenne and cumin Raw?
ray writes: (October 05, 2007)
I had assumed they were, but as with many such things, I can’t be 100% sure.
Katie writes: (October 29, 2007)
I just made these when I FINALLY found some jicama. I was skeptical, I’ll admit… but I LOVE them!! Thanks for an awesome, simple recipe. :)
Aza Eshe writes: (November 23, 2007)
I made these today…Love them!!!
rawrawraw writes: (December 27, 2007)
Really fresh Jicama are hard to find this time of year, don’t buy them if they are even slightly wrinkled or soft, your best bet is a Mexican market. I love Jicama as is, but I have a one very yummy salad I have made for years, and I have made “fries”. I am a liberal cook, so it is really hard to give recipes, as I almost never measure, and just play with my food my way. I’ll try to post some, but I want to add pictures, cuz I love collecting goneraw recipes and the pics are great. Can I add them later?
ItGirl writes: (January 04, 2008)
I found a lot of fresh ones at Wild Oats (soon to merge with Whole Foods) the other day! I can’t wait to try this recipe!
MicheleSS writes: (January 07, 2008)
These are great! Thanks for posting a recipe that requires no electricity.
BTW, I only used 2 tbls olive oil and had plenty of “sauce” to coat the fries. I let them marinate for a while in a sunny window and then later I could not stop munching them. (I will have to remember to double the batch next time!)
cherrys writes: (January 10, 2008)
So I just made these fries and they are amazing! Instead of all the oil though I used half the oil and added some apple cider vinegar to add a lil tang!
Made In Brazil writes: (January 11, 2008)
I just made these and they are amazing! they even look like french fries.. I dont know how you came up with this, its genious! thank you!
bete noir writes: (January 22, 2008)
I skipped the cayenne and cumin and added a ton of powdered garlic and a little vinegar. Odd, but the same way I used to eat fries. I love jicama and am lucky to live in Florida where we have year-round markets.
smoothielove writes: (February 09, 2008)
I just made these and they are so good! Its the first time ive ever had jicama. I dont know if id like it plain but dressed like this is so good!
kevin7197 writes: (February 24, 2008)
Ohhhhh the possibilities. I had read somewhere that the mexicans sprinkle with lime and chilli powder. The lime definitely adds a flair!
mandelicious writes: (February 24, 2008)
made this with mushroom burgers for company and they dug it!
natnode writes: (March 10, 2008)
I’ve always been a fan of jicama; in slaws, salsa, chips, but never a recipe like this. These are fantastic!
AliciaD writes: (March 11, 2008)
I finally found a jicama in my area and my non raw husband and I absolutley love these fries. They are delicious!
3relefords writes: (March 25, 2008)
mandelicious-can you share your mushroom burger recipe? Thanks
tummybetter writes: (April 09, 2008)
I just checked to be sure that you are from Ontario because I am too and i finally found jicama at Zehrs. They go really quickly but ask your produce manager and he may be able to order some for you, I am going to make these. Did you peel them first?
littlemarie writes: (May 01, 2008)
u peel them
Aziah writes: (May 20, 2008)
I must have had a bad jicima…mine just didn’t taste good. :0(
hkittykitty writes: (July 14, 2008)
I just made these with a little chili powder and lime juice added in and YUM!! Thanks for the great idea!
mmmorgans writes: (July 17, 2008)
I made this for tonight, my first time ever having jicama and it was awesome!! I didn’t as much cpevoo and no cayenne, just added some extra garlic and I think next time I won’t use as much salt!
morning writes: (August 07, 2008)
wow!!!! these are super yummy, and reeeeeeeeeally easy to make….im eating a bunch right now, and i cant get over how yummy salty crunchy they are…..very fresh!!! thanks so much….
morning writes: (August 07, 2008)
wow!!!! these are super yummy, and reeeeeeeeeally easy to make….im eating a bunch right now, and i cant get over how yummy salty crunchy they are…..very fresh!!! thanks so much….
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