High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Jicama is one of those underrated vegetables that deserves way more attention, and this simple preparation lets it shine without any unnecessary additives. The crisp, mildly sweet flesh gets tossed in fresh lime juice and zest, a pinch of sea salt, and warm hints of turmeric and ginger — flavors that are bright, clean, and completely addictive. Packaged snacks and dips are notorious for sneaking in sweeteners you never asked for, so making something this satisfying from scratch is a genuinely smart move. Every single ingredient here is whole and recognizable, which means you know exactly what you're eating. The five-minute rest after tossing is a small but important step — it lets the citrus and spice actually sink into the surface rather than just sitting on top. Optional torn cilantro adds a fresh, herby finish that takes the whole thing up a notch. Serve it as a snack, a side, or a party platter centerpiece and watch it disappear fast.
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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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