Gelatin Free Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Crisp, refreshing, and bursting with citrus heat, these jicama sticks are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Jicama is a naturally plant-based root vegetable, so there's nothing hidden here — no thickeners, no setting agents, just clean whole ingredients from start to finish. The lime juice and zest bring a bright, tangy punch, while turmeric and ginger add a warm, earthy depth that makes the flavor surprisingly complex for something so simple. A quick toss and a five-minute rest is all it takes for the spices to really sink into the flesh and make every bite pop. Fresh cilantro scattered on top adds a herby finish that ties everything together beautifully. This is the kind of recipe that works just as well as a party appetizer as it does a midday snack — no cooking, no fuss, and absolutely nothing to second-guess on the ingredient list.
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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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