Thai Fresh Yam Bean Jicama (Man Kaew) Exotic Root Vegetable

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Our work is licensed under a Creative Commons license in the hope that others will build on and develop it and make such improvements available to others. trasmani, Plenty of Jicama is grown in the Indian state of Bihar, mostly in the Northern Bihar, where it is known as misrikand. In fact, misrikand is smaller with average weight of about one pound, and is sweeter and juicier than jicama. Remember to quit watering the plant 2 weeks before you plan to harvest to allow the tubers to cure, which will also help them store longer. Another option is to allow them to cure after harvest for 1 to 2 weeks in a dry and warm spot (at least 80 degrees Fahrenheit) and then place them in storage. Despite the obvious differences in appearance, we believe that daikon radish is one of the greatest substitutes for jicama since it is just as sweet, juicy, and crunchy as jicama. Ideally, you can replace each of those two with the other one for fresh dishes like salads.

Dietary Fiber –One of the most important elements in this vegetable is the high levels of dietary fiber it contains. They support the work of the digestive system and prevent constipation. Bought one today at Wal-mart in upstate NY. Had it julienned raw in a mixed green, pecan and cut beet salad with small amount (2 tsps) of olive oil, (1 tsp)balsamic vinegar. Wonderful flavor and super easy

Minerals– The levels of minerals such as manganese, magnesium, iron, and copper found in this root vegetable are sufficient to maintain our bone mineral density. They are essential for building strong bones and healing any damage associated with them. Keep collections to yourself or inspire other shoppers! Keep in mind that anyone can view public collections - they may also appear in recommendations and other places.

Yam bean has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor, similar to that of a water chestnut or a pear. Its texture is crisp and juicy, and it can be eaten raw or cooked. It is often used in salads, salsas, and slaws, and can be a great addition to stir-fries or as a replacement for water chestnuts in Asian dishes. Jicama is "singkamas" in tagalog here in the Philippines. It is the season now for this fruit. In our local market, it is available with the fresh leaves still attached. This is a great thirst buster as it is so watery and very cool to the mouth! Yes, it is a very good substitute for water chestnuts. It is a much juicer food than jicama, which is something to account for when adding to your own dish.Including water chestnuts in your diet can help improve your overall health and stimulate weight loss.

Green Apple– Sweeter and starchier than other apples, green apple will give you a jicama crisp when raw and soften up as it is cooked. So you just need to know what it looks like: shaped like a turnip root but colored like a potato. It has a brown/tan bumpy textured skin. recently. I can buy it at several stores near me in Utah, probably because we have folks from Mexico in our area. I love it! It's cool to discover new yummy things!I bought one at Walmart. We first heard about it online on a Cookie Monster game. We were very curious about what it was so we bought one. Haven't tried it yet!