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Jícama and Cucumber Chili Spears

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Jícama spears with lime juice and chili powder are a popular street snack in Mexico — crunchy, sour, and spicy all in one bite.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

a 1/2-pound piece jícama
1/2 English cucumber
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
a pinch cayenne
coarse salt to taste

Preparation

  1. Peel jícama and seed cucumber. Cut jícama and cucumber into about 2 1/2- by 1/4-inch spears and in a bowl toss with remaining ingredients.

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