Jícama And Grilled Red Pepper Slaw Recipes

JICAMA AND RED CABBAGE SLAW

Steps:

• Whisk the lime juice, crema and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a large bowl. Add the cumin, scallions and garlic and let stand 5 minutes. Add the cilantro, cabbage and jicama and toss to coat. Let stand for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 1 day (the cabbage will release its color and turn the slaw pink over time).

JICAMA MANGO SLAW

Steps:

• Combine the mangos, carrot, red bell pepper, and jicama in a large bowl. Whisk the vinegar, lime juice, agave nectar, and olive oil together in a separate bowl; pour over the mango mixture. Sprinkle the mint and lime zest over the mixture; toss to mix. Chill at least 30 minutes before serving.

JíCAMA AND GRILLED RED PEPPER SLAW

Steps:

• Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Place smoke chips in 8x6-inch foil packet with open top. Set packet atop coals about 5 minutes before grilling. Brush green onions with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil. Grill until lightly browned, turning often, about 4 minutes. Cut onions into 1/4-inch pieces. Place in large bowl. Grill peppers until lightly charred, turning often, about 10 minutes. Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers; cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips. Add to onions.
• Whisk orange juice, lime juice, honey, cumin and 3 tablespoons oil in small bowl. (Vegetables and dressing can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover separately and refrigerate.) Add jicama and dressing to grilled vegetables; toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper.

WHOLE GRILLED RED SNAPPER WITH JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• To make the Snapper: Have your fish monger clean and scale the red snapper, making sure gills and fins have been removed.
• In a plastic bag, marinate the fish in olive oil and your fresh herb of choice (cilantro matches well with the jicama slaw) for 2 hours in the refrigerator. Cut the lemon into small wedges and stuff them into the cavity of the fish.
• While the fish is marinating, make the Slaw: Julienne the jicama and the carrot. Mix in the scallion and cilantro. Combine the rice wine vinegar, fresh lime juice, sugar, and chili paste, if using, in a small bowl to dissolve the sugar and then toss with the vegetables. Place the slaw in the refrigerator and chill.
• To grill the snapper: Place the marinated fish into a grilling basket, making sure to wipe off any excess marinade which can cause the fire to flare up. Use a high heat, and grill fish for about 10 minutes per inch of thickness at its thickest point. Make sure you only turn the fish once. If you don't have a grilling basket, try wrapping the fish in a banana leaf, it will help prevent the fish from falling apart, while allowing the flavor of the grill to penetrate the snapper.
• To bake the fish: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Transfer the marinated fish to a large, well-greased oval ceramic casserole or roasting dish. A large oval saute pan also works well. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes per inch of thickness at the thickest part. The fish is done when the thickest part has a moist and juicy appearance. Do not cook until flaky, this means the fish is overdone and will taste dry. Check the readiness of the fish by gently lifting the fillet away from the bone along the dorsal fin near the head. An instant thermometer can also tell you when the fish is done. It should read approximately140 degrees F.
• To serve, spread the jicama slaw onto a large oval serving dish, and place the grilled fish on top for a wonderful looking (and tasting) dish.

QUICK JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• Toss red cabbage, apples, jicama, carrots, and red onion together in a large bowl.
• Whisk olive oil, rice vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, sugar, salt, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, and ground black pepper together in a small bowl until dressing is smooth. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and toss to combine. Let slaw sit until flavors combine, about 10 minutes.

MEXICAN GRILLED TOFU WITH JICAMA SLAW

Steps:

• Cut tofu in half crosswise, then holding knife parallel to work surface, split each piece in half horizontally. Place tofu pieces in baking dish and lay large piece of plastic wrap over surface. Place plate on top and weigh down with one or two cans. Refrigerate tofu 30 to 45 minutes to draw out excess moisture.
• Meanwhile, using mortar and pestle or side of chef's knife, mash garlic, cumin, oregano and salt into paste. Transfer to small bowl. Whisk in 3 tbsp lime juice and the orange juice with 1 tbsp oil. Season with pepper.
• Remove tofu pieces from baking dish and blot dry with paper towels. Discard liquid in dish. Return tofu to dish. Spoon half of lime juice mixture over tofu, spreading spices evenly and turning tofu to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours or up to 1 day, turning occasionally.
• Prepare a hot charcoal fire or preheat gas grill on high.
• While grill is heating, prepare slaw. In medium bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lime juice, the remaining 1 tbsp oil, honey and hot sauce. Add jicama, carrots and cilantro; toss well. Season with salt and pepper.
• Lightly oil grill rack. Remove tofu from marinade, reserving marinade for basting. Grill tofu, basting occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Divide slaw among serving plates. Top each with a piece of grilled tofu. Garnish with lime wedges and cilantro sprigs and serve right away.

JíCAMA AND RED ONION SLAW

Steps:

• Peel jícama and carrot and with the fine shredding disk of a food processor shred coarse. (Alternatively, peeled vegetables may be cut into fine julienne strips.) Separate onion into rings. In a bowl whisk together vinegar, mustard, and oil until emulsified. Add jícama, carrot, onion, and salt and pepper to taste and toss well.