jicama

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Root Crop: "Singkamas"

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 10 Mar 23

In the Philippines, it is one of the most common root crops. Although some Filipinos do not know what the English term for it. "Singkamas" is a Spanish word that is known as Jicama in English. In some countries, they call it the...

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The jicama

rhuenz @rhuenz (10680) 26 Sep 20

Do you know jicama or Mexican turnip? I really liked this,i used to eat with native vinegar and salt.It is popular in Philippines as well.Here are the health benefits; Jicama contains many important vitamins and minerals,...

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Do you try new foods? What about jicama?

Marsha @MarshaMusselman (38865) • Midland, Michigan 26 Aug 20

Jicama might be used as a potato substitute in some cultures. I don't know how it's prepared though. I have seen it in keto recipes before to make low carb French fries so I bought it to try that out. I'm finding it's difficult...

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Food Porn: "Singkamas or Jicama"

Shavkat @Shavkat (141905) • Philippines 15 Apr 20

Before I strip off the jicama's covering, I want it to share this snack of mine. I will do my self-quarantine regime. It is a simple snack with vinegar and sprinkled with a bit of salt. It depends on what country you are in. It is...

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