Vegetables · Food pairing guide
What goes with Jicama?
Jicama is the edible storage root of a leguminous plant. Its flesh is approximately 87% water and contains starch, fibre, pectic polysaccharides and smaller quantities of fructooligosaccharides and inulin. This combination explains its succulent but unusually persistent crunch.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Jicama?
Jicama is primarily a texture ingredient. Citrus, chile and vinegar sharpen its restrained sweetness; cucumber and tropical fruit reinforce freshness; sesame and peanut add roasted depth; coriander and mint supply aromatic definition. Heavy sauces should be avoided when crispness is the principal reason for using it.
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