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Jícama (pronounced /ˈhɪkəmə/, Spanish pronunciation: , from Nahuatl xicamatl, [ʃiˈkamatɬ]), also Yam and Mexican Turnip, is the name of a native Mexican vine, although the ...
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The jícama (IPA [ˈhiːkəmə]) or yam bean (P. erosus) is a vine widely grown for its large (10-15 cm diameter and up to 20 kg weight), spherical or elongated taproot.
Jicama Salad Recipe | Simply Recipes
Crunchy, refreshing jicama salad with julienned jicama, bell peppers, red onion, cucumber, orange, and lime juice. Perfect accompaniment to Mexican food dishes.
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Jicama . Hunter Johnson, Jr., Extension Vegetable Specialist. University of California, Riverside . Botanical Information . Jicama (pronounced he'-cama) is a tropical legume which ...
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Jicama is a relative of the potato family. It is a popular dietary staple in Latin America and widely grown in Mexico and Central America. There are many names for Jicama including ...
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How to Cook Jicama. Jicama, also known as yam bean or Mexican turnip, originated south of the border. It's a cousin of the sweet potato and has a crisp, sweet taste. Jicama is ...
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Jicama. History Jicama (pronounced hee-ca-ma) is quite a popular vegetable in Latin America, Central America, and Mexico. These regions add this vegetable to many of their ...
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JICAMA. Jicama, yam bean (Pachyrhizus erosus) FABACEAE, Legume Family. Jicama, yam bean, Mexican potato, or Mexican turnip(Pachyrhizus erosus) has been eaten in Central America for ...
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Jicama (Yam Bean, MexicanTurnip)
Jicama (Yam Bean, MexicanTurnip) Description - Jicama, a legume, is grown for the large tuberous roots which can be eaten raw or cooked and are used as a source of starch.
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An increasingly popular vegetable. May be used as a substitute for water chestnuts - eaten raw or cooked. Sweet and crispy. Easily grown in sandy soil with loam in dry climate, and ...
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Jícama ( , , from Nahuatl xicamatl, 1), also Yam and Mexican Turnip, is the name of a native Mexican vine, although the name most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. Jícama is one species in the genus Pachyrhizus that is commonly called yam bean, although the "yam bean" sometimes is another name for jícama. The other, major species of yam beans are also indigenous within the Americas.

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