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    Home » Recipes » Appetizers Drinks and Dessert

    Spicy Jicama Sticks

    Published: Sep 6, 2012 · Modified: Jan 26, 2015 by Mike Vrobel · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Jicama reminds me of apples - it has the same crisp crunch, with a hint of a sweet taste. Think of a granny smith apple, but crunchier, milder, and less tart. I have eaten it a number of times, but I never had an opinion about it one way or the other. That is, until I had it as part of an appetizer at Frontera Grill in Chicago. Rick Bayless took a page from Mexican street vendors and sprinkled the jicama with a blend of chile powder and salt. The crunch and hint of sweet were enhanced by the spicy salt.

    Spicy jicama sticks are now my go-to party appetizer when I want to bring something interesting but healthy. The chile salt is best with guajillo chile powder (look at your local Mexican market), but ancho chile powder makes a decent substitute.

    Recipe: Spicy Jicama Sticks


    Adapted From: Rick Bayless Fiesta At Rick's

    Cooking time: 10 minutes

    Ingredients

    • 1 medium Jicama, about 1 pound
    • 2 tablespoons guajillo powder (or ancho chile powder)
    • 1 tablespoon fine sea salt

    Directions

    1. Prep the jicama
    Peel the jicama, then trim off the top and bottom. Slice the jicama into half inch thick planks, then slice crosswise into half inch thick sticks. (Think thick-cut French fries. About that size.). Mix the chile powder and salt until completely combined.

    2. Serve the jicama
    Right before serving, sprinkle the jicama with the chile salt. Pass the shaker of chili salt at the table for anyone who wants to add more heat and spice.

    2 parts chile powder, 1 part salt

    Notes

    • Some stores sell jicama with a waxy coating - it makes peeling more difficult. Use a heavy duty peeler, or live with a little waste and trim the peel off with your knife.
    • I love the guajillo chile salt from this recipe. I don't just use it on jicama. I make a shaker full, then use it on anything I want to give a sprinkling of Mexican heat.

    What do you think? Questions? Other ideas? Leave them in the comments section below.

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    Adapted from:

    Rick Bayless Fiesta At Rick's

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    Comments

    1. Mike V @ DadCooksDinner says

      September 07, 2012 at 1:34 am

      Thanks - I'll try that next time.

      Reply
    2. Kelli Oliver George says

      September 06, 2012 at 3:23 pm

      I LOVE jicama sticks -- the texture, the taste -- they are just perfect!

      You asked for ideas -- here is one:
      At Indian stores, you can buy chaat masala. I sprinkle this on fresh fruits or salads, but I think this would also be a great idea for jicama sticks.

      Reply

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