Jicama Sticks with  Chile Powder and Lime

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The chile powder livens up the mellow flavor of the jicama.

Martha Stewart Living, June 1994

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Recipe Summary

Servings:

6

Ingredients

1 1 1/2-to-2-pound jicama
Juice of 2 limes
Chile powder to taste

Directions

Step 1
Cut jicama in half crosswise. Cut each half into 1/2-inch-thick slices, then cut slices into 1/2-inch-long spears. Trim off skin. Refrigerate until needed.

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Step 2
About an hour before serving, bathe spears in lime juice and sprinkle with chile powder. Serve chilled.

Cook's Notes

A jicama is a tuber with a clean, crisp texture and a sweet, mellow flavor. They can be found in Latino markets and in many supermarkets as well.

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