Jícama

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Professional Cooking
Professional Cooking

By Wayne Gisslen

Published 2014

  • About
  • Identification: Jícama (HEE kama) is a large, round tuber with a thin brown skin and crisp, mild, juicy, creamy white flesh similar to water chestnuts.
  • Evaluation: Look for smooth, almost shiny skin with no blemishes.
  • Preparation: Peel. Cut as desired.
  • Percentage Yield: 85%

Jícama

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