Tip-sy Tuesday: Jicama

Do you know Jicama? I love it but it's a gnarly odd looking veggie that might seem intimidating if you've never bought one before - it sort of looks like a potato, all white on the inside, tastes a little sweet like an apple but the texture is starchier than an apple. Peel off the outer skin, then chop, dice, shred, slice, wedge - whatever you want. It's a great crunchy addition to a salad, a veggie tray with dip, or just eat as is for a snack. I've never cooked with it so not sure if that's an option - one of my favorite salads is to combine chopped jicama with tomatoes, corn kernels, fresh cilantro, mixed lettuces tossed with a honey lime dressing (click here for the recipe). 

PS: just FYI if you want to say it or need to ask the grocer where it is, it's pronounced "he-ka-ma"