Mexican Jicama Slaw Food

JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl add lime juice, chili flakes, rice wine vinegar, sugar, and extra-virgin olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and whisk to combine.
• Combine the jicama, carrots, cabbage and onion, cucumber, red pepper and cilantro in large bowl and toss.
• Add dressing to vegetables and let sit for 15 minutes, stirring 2 or 3 times. Serve.

JICAMA COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the candied pecans on a small baking sheet and toast in the oven for 5 minutes. Set aside.
• Combine the yogurt, cilantro, mayonnaise, lemon juice and agave sweetener in a medium mixing bowl. Whisk until evenly incorporated. Season with salt and pepper.
• Combine the yogurt dressing with the jicama, apples and cucumbers. Toss and make sure everything is evenly dressed. Add the pecans and toss to combine. Taste for seasoning and add salt and pepper if needed. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• Place jicama, cabbage and carrots in a large bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, ancho powder, honey and oil in a medium bowl and season with salt and pepper. Pour the lime mixture over the jicama mixture and toss to coat well, fold in the cilantro. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

QUICK JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• Toss red cabbage, apples, jicama, carrots, and red onion together in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Let slaw sit until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

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.

JíCAMA-MELON SALAD

Steps:

• In a nonreactive bowl, combine jícama and fruit. Toss with lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Refrigerate about 1 hour to allow flavors to meld. Toss with chili powder before serving.

JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, place jicama, onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper; toss gently to combine. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate, up to 6 hours.

APPLE JICAMA COLESLAW

Steps:

• Place cabbage, jicama, and apple in a large bowl and toss to combine.
• Whisk mayonnaise, pineapple juice, sugar, hot sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl until mixture is smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Pour mayonnaise mixture over cabbage, jicama, and apple; toss to combine. Let sit for 5 minutes.
• Mix in cilantro and toss again.
• Garnish with toasted corn bits and serve immediately.

MEXICAN JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• In food processor, process olive oil, lime juice, chili powder, cumin and salt. Transfer to bowl.
• Add jicama to dressing and toss until well coated. Cover and set aside for 10 minutes until softened.

MEXICAN STYLE JICAMA COLE SLAW

Steps:

• Blend all dressing ingredients in a food processor.
• Pour over vegetables and mix well.

JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• Place jicama, cabbage, and carrots in a large bowl. Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, ancho powder, honey, and oil in a medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Pour the dressing over the jicama mixture and toss to coat well. Fold in the cilantro. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN STYLE SLAW

Steps:

• Dressing: Mix the soy sauce, lime juice, sesame oil, sugar, chile, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Salad: In a large salad bowl, add the jicama, beets, and cucumber along with the dressing and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until chilled. Serve cold.

JíCAMA SLAW WITH LIME-ANCHO DRESSING

Steps:

• Make the dressing:
• Whisk together the lime juice, vinegar, ancho powder, and honey in a bowl. Whisk in the oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. (The dressing can be made a day in advance, covered, and kept refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• Make the slaw:
• Combine the jicama, cabbage, and carrots in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over the jicama mixture and toss to coat well. Mix in the cilantro. Let sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

MEXICAN GRILLED TOFU WITH JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• Cut tofu in half crosswise, then holding knife parallel to work surface, split each piece in half horizontally. Place tofu pieces in baking dish and lay large piece of plastic wrap over surface. Place plate on top and weigh down with one or two cans. Refrigerate tofu 30 to 45 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
• Meanwhile, using mortar and pestle or side of chef's knife, mash garlic, cumin, oregano and salt into paste. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in 3 tbsp lime juice and the orange juice with 1 tbsp oil. Season with pepper.
• Remove tofu pieces from baking dish and blot dry with paper towels. Discard liquid in dish. Return tofu to dish. Spoon half of lime juice mixture over tofu, spreading spices evenly and turning tofu to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 1 day, turning occasionally.
• Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat gas grill on high.
• While grill is heating, prepare slaw. In medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, the remaining 1 tbsp oil, honey and hot sauce. Add jicama, carrots and cilantro; toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly oil grill rack. Remove tofu from marinade, reserving marinade for basting. Grill tofu, basting occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Divide slaw among serving plates. Top each with a piece of grilled tofu. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs and serve right away.

JICAMA SLAW WITH JALAPENO DRESSING

Steps:

• Shake together the dressing ingredients in a screw-top jar or whisk it together in a small bowl.
• Combine the jicama strips, pepper strips and onion slices in a large bowl and pour the jalepeno dressing over jicama mixture, tossing to coat,.
• Cover and chill at least 1 hour, up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

JICAMA SALAD (MEXICO)

Steps:

• Peel, then slice the jicama in half length-wise and cut it into julienne "sticks" 2-inch by 1/8-inch.
• Split the zucchini in half and cut it into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
• Peel, halve and slice the carrot into 2-inch by 1/8-inch julienne "sticks".
• Cut the red onion into 1/8-inch half moons.
• Combine the vegetables into a salad bowl.
• In a small bowl combine the oil, vinegars, honey, salt , cayenne and cilantro.
• Add the dressing to the vegetables and toss to mix well.