Jlcama

This root vegetable, with brown skin and white flesh, is a native of Central America, and is used a good deal in South western and Oriental cooking. It has a crisp, juicy texture and slightly sweet, fruity flavor. It is eaten raw, peeled and sliced in salads, cooked like potatoes, or stir-fried. In Mexico raw slivers are served as an appetizer, first dipped in lime juice and dusted with salt and powdered chili. (29)