Jicama

HOW TO PICK FRESH JICAMA

LOOK FOR THESE:

• Reasonably smooth skin
• Free of or minimum patches of brown spots
• White flesh under the paper like skin 
• Heavy for its size
• Feel firm when squeezed

AVOID THESE:

• With soft spots
• Rough skin
• Brown or black flesh under the skin
• Feel slimy to the touch

HOW TO STORE FRESH JICAMA

IN THE FRIDGE: Fresh jicama can mold easily when wet. So, make sure your fresh jicama is dry before refrigeration. When wrapped in paper towels, they can last for about 3-5 days in the crisper drawer. And be sure to avoid getting the jicama wet when store with other veggies.

HOW TO PREPARE FRESH JICAMA

The only part of jicama that is not edible is the paper like skin. It can be peel off with a vegetable peeler. After that, its white flesh is all yours. =)

FUN TO KNOW ABOUT JICAMA
Jicama can be eaten raw. Its juicy flesh taste kind of pear like, but less sweet and more dense.

Jicama is a popular vegetable to be cooked in diced vegetables because of its crunchy, and lightly sweet flavor.