Jicama Relish In Chilpotle Marinade Food

JICAMA RELISH IN CHILPOTLE MARINADE

Steps:

• Using a knife, remove the skin from the jicama. Cut the flesh into half-inch dice. Place in a glass or earthenware bowl.
• Peel the carrot. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and drop the carrot in. Let the water return to the boil, then remove the carrot and discard the water. When the carrot is cool enough to handle, cut it into half-inch dice. Add to the bowl with the jicama.
• Scrub the zucchini well but do not peel it. Trim, then cut it into half-inch dice and add it to the bowl.
• Drain the chilpotles, reserving the pickling sauce (use one chili for a relatively mild marinade; three will be stinging hot). Cut the chilies open lengthwise and scrape out the seeds (if your fingers are sensitive, you may want to wear rubber gloves). Finely chop the chilies and place them in a separate, medium-sized bowl.
• Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, vinegar, water, olive oil and cilantro to the chilpotle in the bowl. Blend in the reserved chilpotle sauce. Crumble the oregano between your fingers into the bowl. Whisk all the ingredients together, then pour the marinade over the jicama mixture. Toss the vegetables with the marinade to coat them completely. Add salt to taste.
• Cover the relish and refrigerate for at least four hours, preferably overnight. Serve as an accompaniment to grilled meats or fish.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN OR SHRIMP SKEWERS WITH JICAMA-ORANGE SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Combine the cumin, coriander, chipotle, lime juice, honey, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and oil and whisk well. Pour over the chicken or shrimp, mix to coat well, and marinate for 30 minutes. Soak wooden skewers in water.
• 2. Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the jicama in a medium bowl. Cut the peel from the oranges, then slice the orange segments into the bowl over the jicama. Tear the cilantro leaves and add to the jicama. Season with salt and toss to combine.
• 3. Remove the chicken or shrimp from the marinade and thread onto the soaked skewers, 2 pieces chicken per skewer or 3 shrimp. Grill 3 to 4 minutes per side. Place the jicama slaw on a plate and top with the skewers.

GRILLED CHIPOTLE HONEY-GLAZED CHICKEN NACHOS WITH MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SAUCE, AVOCADO RELISH AND CHARRED JALAPENOS

Steps:

• For the chicken and marinade: Place the chicken thighs in a bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, ancho chili powder, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, garlic and black pepper in a small bowl and pour over the chicken. Cover the chicken and refrigerate overnight.
• For the chipotle honey sauce: Whisk together the honey, canola oil, ancho chile powder, chipotles, mustard, ground coriander, ground cumin and Spanish paprika. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Sprinkle the chicken well with salt and pepper and place the chicken thighs on the grill at a 45-degree angle to establish good grill marks. Once the chicken easily releases from the grill, turn it over to continue cooking. Start brushing the thighs with the chipotle honey sauce every few minutes. Once the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F, or its juices run clear, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Slice the chicken.
• Layer the tortilla chips, top with sauce, chicken, relish and jalapenos.
• Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in 2 cups of the warm milk, increase the heat, bring to a boil and continue whisking until the sauce thickens and the flour taste has been cooked out, about 5 minutes.
• Remove the sauce from the heat and slowly whisk in the cheese a handful at a time. Continue whisking until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and nutmeg. Set aside.
• Combine the avocados, serrano, onions, lime juice, oil, honey and salt and pepper to taste in a medium bowl. Fold in the cilantro until combined.
• Brush the jalapenos with oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until charred all over, about 6 minutes.

MARINATED JICAMA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Cut jicama slices into desired shapes, using cookie cutters.
• Arrange slices on serving plate. Drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and chili powder. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.

MEXICAN CHIPOTLE MARINADE

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, combine the chipotles and their sauce with the rest of the ingredients.
• Simmer over high heat until reduced by one third,about 3 minutes.
• Transfer contents of the pan to a blender.
• Puree until smooth.
• Note:Marinate chicken or pork for 2 hours in 1/4 of the marinade.
• Grill pork chops or chicken.
• Serve with the leftover sauce.

JICAMA RELISH

Steps:

• Place cinnamon stick and pickling spice in a spice bag.
• In a large stainless steal or enamel pot combine spice bag, vinegar, sugar and pepper flakes.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil-reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
• Discard spice basg and ladle relish into clean, hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
• Seal and process for 20 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• Let stand overnight and then check seals.

JíCAMA AND CILANTRO RELISH

Steps:

• Pulse cilantro, mint, jalapeño, sugar, and 3 tablespoons lime juice in a food processor until cilantro is finely chopped. Add half of jícama and pulse until jícama is very coarsely chopped (you want a chunky, crunchy slaw, not a purée). Transfer relish to a bowl.
• Pulse remaining jícama in food processor in same manner and add to relish with salt and lime juice to taste. Chill relish well, about 2 hours.

MEXICAN JICAMA SNACK

Steps:

• Peel jicama and cut into French fry-sized sticks. Combine with lime juice and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Serve as finger food.