Mission Street Marinated Jicama & Pickled Jalapeno

May 21, 2023May 21, 20230 5

Mission Street Marinated Jicama & Pickled Jalapeno recipe for a spicy and tangy snack

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

4-6

Calories

Sugar

Fat

Mission Street Marinated Jicama & Pickled Jalapeno is a popular snack in Mexico that is often sold by street vendors. The recipe combines the crisp and refreshing taste of jicama with the tangy and spicy flavor of pickled jalapeno to create a refreshing and satisfying snack that is perfect for hot summer days. The jicama, also known as Mexican turnip, is a root vegetable that is sweet and crunchy. It is often used in Mexican cuisine as a refreshing and healthy addition to salads, salsas and snacks. The pickled jalapeno, on the other hand, is a staple in Mexican cuisine and can be found in everything from tacos to burritos. The combination of these two ingredients in this recipe creates a snack that is perfect for sharing with friends and family.

Instructions

1.	Peel and cut the jicama into thin slices.
2.	In a separate bowl, combine lime juice, nam pla and sugar. Set aside.
3.	In a medium saucepan, bring vinegar, water, sugar and sliced jalapeno to boil.
4.	Remove from heat and let it cool until jalapeno is pickled.
5.	Once jalapeno has cooled, add the jicama slices and the lime juice mixture to the same bowl and toss everything together until jicama is well covered.
6.	Chill the marinated jicama and pickled jalapeno in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7.	Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This recipe is easy and quick to make, requires minimal ingredients and is a great snack for hot summer days.
The tangy and spicy flavors of pickled jalapeno are perfectly complemented by the mild and crunchy texture of jicama.

CONS

The pickled jalapeno in this recipe might be too spicy for some people, so it’s important to adjust the amount of jalapeno according to individual preferences.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Jicama is a low-calorie and high-fiber vegetable that is rich in vitamin C and potassium. It is also known to promote gut health and boost immunity. Jalapeno peppers are a good source of vitamin C and capsaicin, which is a compound that has anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties.

	1 large jicama
	3 tablespoons lime juice
	4 tablespoons nam pla
	1/2 teaspoon sugar
	1 lb red jalapeno
	1 1/2 cups white vinegar
	1 cup water
	1/2 cup sugar