FUN FOOD FRIDAY: Jicama (HIC- KA- MA)
So thankful to my girl Ashley for sharing this POTATO like treat! First thing I thought when she said potato like was FRIES! yum!
FUn food facts~
Its about half the calories and half the carbs of a regular white potato.
Its also known as the Mexican Yam or Mexican Turnip.
Its most popular in Mexican slaws and stirfrys for an extra crunch!
Packed with Vitamin C
Though google is packed with recipes for slaws and salads I was aching to try this as a fry. I sliced it up, put it on parchment paper with sliced onions then brushed everything with Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic powder & sea salt and baked at 410 for over an hour. The center never really gets as soft as a fry but dipping in ketchup it was still just a wonderfully enjoyed as a fry! trying to transition your kids off the chicken nugget and fry diet- try Jicama fries! It has a gentle sweet mild flavor. Prepare ahead timewise as it tends to take long to cook but easy to prepare!
I am going to venture next Jicama mashed potatoes!
