Citric Acid Free Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Jicama is one of those vegetables that deserves way more attention — crisp, mildly sweet, and incredibly satisfying to snack on raw. These sticks get tossed in fresh lime juice and zest, a pinch of sea salt, turmeric, and ginger, creating a bright, lively coating that clings to every piece. The tricky thing with avoiding added citric acid is that it hides in so many packaged snacks and seasoning blends, often listed quietly in the fine print. Here, everything comes straight from whole ingredients — real limes, whole spices, and fresh cilantro — so you know exactly what you're eating. The short resting time after tossing makes a real difference, letting those flavors soak into the surface before you take your first bite. It's the kind of snack that feels refreshing and a little unexpected, whether you're serving it at a gathering or just keeping a bowl in the fridge for yourself.
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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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