Picking a Jicama
Help! I love Jicama, but every one I pick out at the grocers is hard or starchy without the sweetness. How do I tell if they are sliceable, crispy and sweet for my next vegetable tray? They all feel the same.
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5 Comments:
They're not a seasonal vegetable, so the they're not better in the summer than at any other time. Try to purchase one from a neighborhood Mexican or Latin grocery instead of from a chain grocer. Select the smallest one you can find--it'll be younger and sweeter, less starchy and woody. Smooth skin, heavy for it's size.
betteirene at 6:46PM on 08/31/09
Second that rec about the size. The bigger ones are usually too old, hence woody and starchy. I would get it from a source which I'm sure it's fresh, like a farmer's market or one with good produce turnover.
AnnieNT at 7:08PM on 08/31/09
And (this may be really obvious but...) make sure it's really firm when you squeeze it. Push your thumb into it -- the flesh should not give at all under the pressure.
lauracarmen at 12:09AM on 09/01/09
Not only are the large ones woody and starchy, once sliced, they go downhill quickly. Purchase a small one - not only are they sweeter but you're more likely to get your money's worth by using the whole thing.
therealchiffonade at 5:45AM on 09/01/09
Thanks! I've been doing all the wrong things, buying the big ones and cutting them the "day before." Even soaking in water until use didn't help. Glad I asked!
lambowner at 4:39PM on 09/01/09