The jicama is an underused root vegetable. It has the consistency of an apple and the flavor of a potato. I received several in my food basket a few weeks ago, and they kept quite well in the fridge, seeing as how they are a root.
I got a bit impatient with all the recipes I found for them, though. There are salads galore. And a few dips. But nothing that really showcased the vegetable. So when I found this one, I was a bit hesitant to try it. It looked a little suspect. What if we didn't even like the vegetable, after all?
We were pleasantly surprised. Serve this with rice, and you'll enjoy the crisp flavor the jicama with chicken.
Ingredients:
2 chicken breasts, defrosted and cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp curry powder, divided
1/2 C chicken broth
2 green onions, sliced
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 T olive oil
2 C jicama, cut into matchsticks
1 red bell pepper, diced
1/4 C dry roasted peanuts
Sprinkle the chicken cubes with salt and 1/2 tsp of the curry powder.
In a small bowl, combine the broth, onions, crushed red pepper flakes, and remaining curry powder. Set aside. In another bowl have your bell pepper and jicama ready to go.
In a wok, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the chicken and cook about 7 minutes or until browned. Add the jicama and bell pepper. Cook another three minutes, stirring often.
Add the broth mixture and cook three more minutes or until heated through.
Serve over rice and garnish with peanuts.
Tastefully,
Tamara
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