Crispy & Healthy Jicama Salad (Mexican Potato)
How to Prepare and Make a Delicious Jicama Salad (Yam Bean) – Great for Diabetics
Discover a unique Mexican jicama salad recipe, a root vegetable known for its potential benefits for managing blood sugar levels. This dish offers a delightful crunch and a refreshing, tangy flavor, making it easy for anyone to prepare with simple ingredients. The video guides you through detailed preparation steps from 00:05 and then shows you how to make the flavorful jicama salad starting at 01:21.
Main Ingredients- 150g Jicama (also known as Mexican Yam Bean)
- 1/2 Korean Green Chili Pepper (adjust quantity to your spice preference)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
To begin preparing the jicama, fill a bowl with enough water to submerge the jicama and let it soak for about 10 minutes. This soaking helps loosen any dirt on the skin, making it easier to peel.
Step 2
After soaking, remove the jicama from the water and trim off both ends. This creates a clean surface to start peeling from.
Step 3
Unlike potatoes, jicama has a thin skin that can often be peeled off by hand. Start from one of the trimmed ends and gently push the peel away with your fingers. If it’s a bit stubborn, you can use a knife to carefully remove the skin.
Step 4
Once peeled, rinse the jicama under clean running water to remove any remaining debris. Lightly pat it dry.
Step 5
Now, it’s time to slice the prepared jicama. Cut it into thin strips, about 0.5cm thick. Slicing them not too thinly will help maintain their satisfying crunch.
Step 6
Prepare the Korean green chili pepper by removing its stem and seeds (if you prefer less heat), then mince it finely.
Step 7
In a mixing bowl, combine the julienned jicama and the minced chili pepper. Everything is now ready for seasoning.
Step 8
Add all the seasoning ingredients to the bowl: fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, and sriracha sauce. Gently toss everything together with chopsticks or a spatula until the jicama and seasonings are well combined. Taste and adjust the sweetness, tanginess, or spiciness according to your preference for the perfect flavor.
