BHA & BHT Free Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Crisp, cool, and bursting with citrus, these jicama sticks are the kind of snack that disappears fast once they hit the table. Jicama has a satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully to the bright lime juice and zest, while a pinch of turmeric and ginger add just enough warmth to keep things interesting. Because this recipe is built entirely from whole, fresh ingredients — root vegetable, citrus, spices, and sea salt — there are no preservatives or synthetic additives to worry about, which is exactly the point. Packaged snack foods are notorious for hiding BHA and BHT in the fine print, so making something this good from scratch is both a relief and a revelation. A quick toss in the bowl and a short rest is all it takes for the flavors to soak into every stick. Finish with a scatter of torn cilantro if you have it on hand, and serve right away while the texture is at its best.
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4 servings
- 1 medium jicama (about 1.5 lb), peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Using a vegetable peeler, remove the tough brown skin from the jicama, then cut away any remaining fibrous layer just beneath the skin until the flesh is fully white and smooth.
- 2
Cut the jicama into 1/2-inch-thick slabs, then cut each slab into sticks roughly 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide — similar in shape to thick-cut french fries.
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