Is jicama like sweet potato?

Table of Contents:

1. Is jicama like sweet potato?
2. Is jicama a white sweet potato?
3. Is jicama hard to cut?
4. What does a jicama look like?
5. How do you cut and eat jicama?
6. Can jicama replace potatoes?

Is jicama like sweet potato?

Jicama is a root vegetable, like a carrot or beet, and is known as the Mexican yam. Unlike our sweet potatoes in the United States, the skin of jicama isn't edible. However, they're both sweet in flavor and crunchy.

Is jicama a white sweet potato?

Jicama is a white-fleshed tuber that can weigh from half a pound to five pounds or more. ... Although jicama can be used in some of the same ways as a potato, it is less starchy and lower in calories (a cup of sliced jicama has about 50 calories).

Is jicama hard to cut?

When you look at a jicama, you might be intimidated by its thick, rough skin, but it's really not that hard to cut. Cutco's Hardy Slicer is a great tool for peeling, slicing and julienning it.

What does a jicama look like?

Jicama is a root vegetable that is native to Mexico. It has a thick brown skin that resembles a potato's, and is shaped like a large turnip. The interior of the jicama root is crisp and white. Its texture is similar to a potato, while its flavor is mildly sweet and similar to some varieties of apples.

How do you cut and eat jicama?

Before you start cutting, peel jicama with a vegetable peeler, then halve from top to bottom (a serrated knife works best). Slice jicama halves 1/2 inch thick; lay slices flat and cut into 1/2-inch-thick sticks. Slice jicama halves 1/8 inch thick; lay slices flat and cut into 1/8-inch-thick sticks.

Can jicama replace potatoes?

Not quite! Roasting the jicama will change the flavor slightly, but it won't make it milder. Jicama has a naturally mild flavor, which makes it a great potato substitute in stews, stir fries, or even mashed potatoes.