MSG 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. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no need to squint at a label hunting for hidden additives or flavor enhancers. The sea salt does all the seasoning work it needs to, and the short resting time lets the spices really sink into each stick before you serve. A scatter of fresh cilantro at the end lifts the whole thing with a little herbal freshness, though it's completely optional if cilantro isn't your thing. This is the kind of recipe that proves simple, clean ingredients can be genuinely exciting — no shortcuts, no packets, just real food that tastes like it took way more effort than it did.
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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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