Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) The flavor of jicama is mild, lightly sweet, and slightly nutty. It's tastes like a cross between an apple, a potato, a water chestnut, and a pear. Because it's mild and starchy, it blends well with other flavors, especially in its raw form. Pachyrhizus erosus, commonly known as jícama or Mexican turnip, is a native Mexican vine, although the name jícama most commonly refers to the plant's edible tuberous root. It is in the pea family. Pachyrhizus tuberosus and Pachyr

"Sweet jicama treats" Singkamas! That's Filipino for jicama or Mexican turnip (Pachyrhizus erosus). It's a popular root vegetable in the Philippines and other parts of Southeast Asia. Singkamas is often eaten raw, sliced into sticks or cubes, and served as a crunchy snack with salt, vinegar, or chili. It's also used in salads, stir-fries, and other dishes. Would you like some singkamas recipe ideas or health benefits? #worldcountrysidelifevlog #villagelife #rurallife #countrylife #jicama #mexica