Jícama And Cilantro Relish Recipes

JICAMA AND PINEAPPLE SALAD IN A CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk together the serrano pepper, lime juice, rice vinegar, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continually whisking. Add the pineapple and jicama; toss to coat. Allow to sit 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• Place the spring mix in a large salad bowl; scatter the avocado over the lettuce; top with the marinated pineapple and jicama, drizzling the remaining vinaigrette over the salad. Serve NOW!

JICAMA AND PINEAPPLE SALAD WITH CILANTRO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Combine jicama, red bell pepper, pineapple and cilantro leaves in large bowl. Add dressing and toss to coat.

JíCAMA AND CILANTRO RELISH

Steps:

• Pulse cilantro, mint, jalapeño, sugar, and 3 tablespoons lime juice in a food processor until cilantro is finely chopped. Add half of jícama and pulse until jícama is very coarsely chopped (you want a chunky, crunchy slaw, not a purée). Transfer relish to a bowl.
• Pulse remaining jícama in food processor in same manner and add to relish with salt and lime juice to taste. Chill relish well, about 2 hours.

JICAMA CORN SALAD

Steps:

• In a large serving bowl, combine the corn kernels, jicama, mango, red onion and cilantro. Pour the lime juice over, and season with salt and pepper. Toss until well blended.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND JICAMA SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat ridged grill pan.
• For vinaigrette: In medium bowl, combine lime juice, cilantro, cumin and pinch of cayenne pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Add salt and adjust seasonings to taste.
• In shallow dish, place chicken and cover evenly with 1/3 of vinaigrette.
• In grill pan over medium-high heat, grill chicken until just done, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and let cool 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large serving bowl, toss lettuce with small amount of vinaigrette. In another bowl, combine jicama, radishes, onion, avocado and mango. Gently toss with more vinaigrette.
• Place vegetable and fruit mixture on top of lettuce. Diagonally cut chicken into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange on top of salad. Top chicken with remaining vinaigrette and pepitas.

JICAMA SALAD WITH ORANGE AND CILANTRO

Steps:

• Peel and cut in half lengthwise: 1 small jicama (about 1/2 pound).
• Cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Cut the slices into 1/4 -inch-wide sticks.
• Peel with a sharp knife down to the flesh, removing all the rind and membrane: 2 oranges.
• Slice into 1/4 -inch-thick rounds and remove the seeds. Arrange the jicama and orange slices on a plate. Sprinkle with: A pinch of paprika or spicy chile powder (ancho or guajillo).
• Make a dressing by whisking together: Juice of 1 lime, Salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil.
• Pour over the jicama and oranges. Sprinkle with: 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
• Add 1/4 cup sliced radishes. Taste and add more lime juice if needed.

JICAMA SALAD WITH CILANTRO AND CHILES

Steps:

• Whisk lime juice, oil, sugar, salt and hot pepper sauce together in a large bowl.
• Trim peel and pith from oranges. Cut in half lengthwise, then slice into thin half moons.
• Add orange slices and remaining ingredients to dressing. Toss to coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover, and chill 1 hour or overnight. Serve on a bed of lettuce, garnished with additional orange slices.

CILANTRO RELISH

Steps:

• Heat 1 teaspoon peanut oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add fenugreek seeds, and fry for a few minutes until they darken slightly. Remove the seeds from the skillet and allow to cool.
• Place cilantro, cooled fenugreek seeds, dried chilies, salt, and tamarind paste into a blender. Puree until smooth, then transfer to a storage container, and top with 3 tablespoons peanut oil. Store in the refrigerator.

JICAMA RELISH

Steps:

• Place cinnamon stick and pickling spice in a spice bag.
• In a large stainless steal or enamel pot combine spice bag, vinegar, sugar and pepper flakes.
• Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
• Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil-reduce heat and simmer, covered for 30 minutes.
• Discard spice basg and ladle relish into clean, hot jars leaving 1/2 inch head space.
• Seal and process for 20 minutes in a boiling water bath.
• Let stand overnight and then check seals.

JICAMA AND CILANTRO DIP

Steps:

• In a food processor, place cilantro, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in remaining sour cream. Add more lime juice, and garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired. Serve with jicama sticks.

JICAMA RELISH IN CHILPOTLE MARINADE

Steps:

• Using a knife, remove the skin from the jicama. Cut the flesh into half-inch dice. Place in a glass or earthenware bowl.
• Peel the carrot. Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil and drop the carrot in. Let the water return to the boil, then remove the carrot and discard the water. When the carrot is cool enough to handle, cut it into half-inch dice. Add to the bowl with the jicama.
• Scrub the zucchini well but do not peel it. Trim, then cut it into half-inch dice and add it to the bowl.
• Drain the chilpotles, reserving the pickling sauce (use one chili for a relatively mild marinade; three will be stinging hot). Cut the chilies open lengthwise and scrape out the seeds (if your fingers are sensitive, you may want to wear rubber gloves). Finely chop the chilies and place them in a separate, medium-sized bowl.
• Add the onion, garlic, bay leaf, peppercorns, vinegar, water, olive oil and cilantro to the chilpotle in the bowl. Blend in the reserved chilpotle sauce. Crumble the oregano between your fingers into the bowl. Whisk all the ingredients together, then pour the marinade over the jicama mixture. Toss the vegetables with the marinade to coat them completely. Add salt to taste.
• Cover the relish and refrigerate for at least four hours, preferably overnight. Serve as an accompaniment to grilled meats or fish.