Thai Fresh Yam Bean Jicama (Man Kaew) Exotic Root Vegetable

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I live in South Africa - East London to be precise.We have never heard of Jicama and would very much like to know where we can get some or even a plant. We live 200 metres from the Indian ocean and never have frost but a reasonable rainfall. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

The vigorous vine has lateral growing leaves that are toothed, and either ovate or rhomboid-shaped. It produces white or violet flowers that turn into fuzzy pods full of seeds. The tubers have brown skin with white flesh that resembles a turnip or beet. If allowed to grow, a tuber can weigh up to 50 pounds! Though the smaller ones have better flavor and texture. Just got one here in Galveston Tx at kroger. The things are awesome. I have read all your posts: bacon wrapped Jicama, in salads, in soups. It's an amazing Fruit -- vegetable? lol. The possibilities are endless. i urge you all to try it. we peeled and ate it raw, yum Thanks for the info that jicama is grown in bihar, one of the states in india. I shall get in touch with agricultural university in bihar to know more about cultivation of jicama. --Trs mani1Deenie (anon1527): Jicama is sometimes called a "Mexican potato." Actually, finding jicama hasn't been my problem. Finding it in good shape has been an issue. I live in nearby Columbia, Md. I've found it in the Ft. Meade military commissary and at Bloom grocery store in Scaggsville, Md. I also would like to know if it is a low-potassium vegetable. I have to keep my potassium low. --czhk I keep reading that jicama is a legume so those with allergies to legumes like peanuts should be wary. They need well-drained soil, loamy and/or sandy to help the roots develop smoothly, and also water in the growing months - irrigating the greenhouse isn't a problem - and after that, we just need a nice long warm summer. One like 2016 would do nicely, in fact.

We are an innovative team of food engineers , having built London Grocery with the aim to directly and efficiently deliver to the end consumers. Our business model reduces the interaction with fresh food up to 85% vs. physical stores. We make a daily and direct procurement from local farms, produce, meat and fish halls over night and dispatch freshly within 3-6 hours through our cold chain logistics network to ensure maximum freshness. We use temperature-controlled recyclable boxes for the transportation of our goods. I didn't read all these comments, but I just have to say, it is great when sliced and soaked with lime juice, salt and a bit of red pepper, the kind used on corn on the cob. Jicama is a root vegetable and is the only edible part of its plant. The leaves and everything else are toxic and entirely inedible. Another kind of root vegetable, turnip is used across many cuisines and is widely available all year round. Though the best time to buy them is the colder months.First, peel the skin off until you have the meat of the fruit. After that, get a potato peeler and slice the jicama meat with it. the product should look like a pile of jicama "chips" then you should get out a big plate or cutting board and lay the jicama chips on it(don't overlap them). Then, grab a handful of sugar and shake it evenly onto the jicama chips, and now you have yourself a beautiful plate of sugared jicama chips. Minerals– The levels of minerals such as manganese, magnesium, iron, and copper found in this root vegetable are sufficient to maintain our bone mineral density. They are essential for building strong bones and healing any damage associated with them. jicama is usually found in the ethnic section among the veg. I call this sinkamas in tagalog. I normally eat this just plain, refrigerated taste better. Norma I tried jicama for the first time in Cozumel last week and love it. My question is, is it harmful to dogs. My 2 daschunds love it.

Turnips are known for being one of the sweeter root vegetables and have a slight bitterness. This helps make your dish more complex and elevate the main focus of your dish, such as the meat.You can sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost date. Use a heat mat and a grow light to ensure adequate germination and growth of the seeds during this period. When directly sowing or transplanting the jicama seedlings outdoors, space plants 10 inches apart with at least 4 feet between rows. When direct sowing, place seeds one inch deep in the ground and spaced 6 inches apart. Thin plants to 10 to 12 inches apart once the seeds have germinated. Harvesting and Storing Jicama tubers can each reach weights of 2-3 pounds. Source: Forest & Kim Jicama tastes more like fresh sugar snap peas or sweet green beans than turnips or potatoes, which people had asked above. I eat this raw, tossed in coconut oil, with yogurt. This stuff is amazing and even more amazing for people trying to lose weight. It is healthy and keeps you feeling full.

This vegetable can be eaten raw, baked, or boiled. The tubers are slightly reminiscent of potatoes, although, with their number of small growths, they look more like ginger roots. I like jicama a lot and wondered if I can use it in my Thanksgiving turkey stuffing as a substitute for celery? I would sautee it first. Has anyone done this? There are many types of turnips that come in a range of colours. To replicate the look of jicama, use a white turnip. They are the variety that tends to be on the sweeter side. 4) Daikon Radish Don’t worry too much about pests. Jicama is not likely to have pest problems during growth. This is because the flowers, seeds, and leaves are poisonous. If you do find that you have a pest problem, remove the pests yourself, or use an organic pest spray. If you need them for later, your best bet is to put them in water but still, you shouldn’t leave them for more than a couple of hours. Do Jerusalem artichokes cause gas and bloating?

Jicama is favoured for its vast amount of antitoxins. Daikon radish is very much the same. They are a very low-calorie food and can help prevent heart disease in the same way that jicama can. Other Substitutes for Jicama Just had a salad of jicama, mangoes, pomegranates, blueberries with lime juice as dressing. Oh my soul! Daikon radish does look different to jicama, being entirely white and long rather than having a brown peel and round. However, they are a very similar texture. Jicama is a starch-rich vegetable, similar to potatoes and turnips. It has a slightly sweet taste, but is low in sugar, making it a good choice for people with diabetes or those following a low-sugar diet.