Mustard Free Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Jicama is one of those underrated vegetables that deserves way more attention, and this bright, crunchy snack is exactly the kind of thing that converts skeptics on the first bite. The sticks get tossed in fresh lime juice, lime zest, sea salt, a whisper of turmeric, and a touch of ginger — a flavor combination that's zingy, earthy, and completely addictive. Because the whole recipe is built around fresh produce and simple spices, there's no need to scan labels or second-guess anything hiding in a sauce or seasoning packet. Mustard — whether as a seed, powder, or condiment — shows up in a surprising number of dips and spice blends, so having a snack this satisfying that sidesteps it entirely is genuinely refreshing. The technique is minimal: peel, slice, toss, rest, and serve. That five-minute rest time lets the lime and spices really sink into the surface of the jicama, so every stick is coated with flavor rather than just lightly dusted. A scatter of torn cilantro at the end adds a pop of color and freshness that makes this feel like something you'd order at a good taqueria.
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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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