A tuber used as a vegetable with the shape of a large turnip that has a brown skin and white flesh. Many different sizes are harvested with some weighing as much as six pounds. Jicama is native to Mexico and parts of South America and is very popular in Asia. It can be chopped or sliced and its sweet flavor and crunchy texture is excellent in salads and side dishes. It also adds flavor to cooked dishes such as soups, stews, and entrees.
Ingredients included in this recipe are SALAD, julienned peeled jicama, chopped peeled mango, dried cranberries, green onion, thinly sliced, torn mixed salad greens, Dressing, ...
With a hint of spice and wonderful texture from the black beans, this Cuban sandwich is topped with a jicama slaw for a sweet, crunchy, delicious burger known in the Carribean as a chimichurri or slaw burger.