A different twist on slaw

Thought I would share this recipe with you all, it puts a new twist on slaw~I was watching "pudge porn" aka Food Network the Guy Fieri show and he made this slaw...Jicama Slaw; I am making today to take to a BBQ of smoked catfish....I just tried it and OMG it is wonderful....

Jicama Slaw
Guy Fieri-Food Network

3 TBSP lime juice
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
1/2 tsp chili powder
6 TBSP rice wine vinegar
1 tsp sugar-I did use real sugar b/c it was 1tsp
6 tablespoons EVOO
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1 1/2 cups peeled and julienned jicama
1 cup julienned carrots, I used a bag of matchstick carrots
1 cup shredded cabbage, I used a bag of angel hair cabbage
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1 cup julienned english cucumber
1/2 cup julienned red bell pepper
1 TBSP chopped cilantro

Mix lime, chili flakes, rice wine vinegar, and EVOO; season with Salt/Pepper and whisk to combine

Combine the veggies in a large bowl; add dressing and let sit for 15 mins stirring 2-3 times before serving!

this make 4 servings; I doubled it for today and it looks like I have plenty for our crowd this afternoon.

OXOX
Looking forward to seeing everyone next weekend
Mel

Mel, what does jicama taste like?  I've never tried it, the rest of the recipe sounds yummy, lol.

DANA--MEL didn't answer, so I will..lol...To me, jicama tastes like a raw potato...but it tastes kinda sweet too...and guilt free!!! I like to slice them up and dip in salsa, or just salt 'em and chew, chew, chew. They are very filling-lots of fiber.

I have watched him make that before!  He's a HOOT to watch!  Wish I could eat it but man...post WLS I cannot eat but a bite or two, TOPS, of cabbage.  The stuff just tears me up!  Bummer!!!

MEL-we all know I am sooooooooo not a cook, BUT...I think I can DO this one...looks REALLY good!

OMG Gina,
soooo easy and all the peeps last night were impressed!!  great flavors...
and yes Jicama is like a potatoe and sweet, I love it!!!  great crunch food..lol

see you next weekend
OXOX
Mel

Rachael Ray was making a Jicama Slaw on her show this morning. She described the flave as like a mild Fuji apple. I've got to Google this thing and see what it even looks like...I don't know if our stores carry them or not!

Dee,
Our Walmart carries them; you have to ask, but a nice selection to choose from...

OXO
Mel

Great! Now I know to look for something sort of like a turnip. In my Googling, I came across some recipes that all sound pretty good. They aren't exactly WLS friendly but one of you kitchen guru's could easily adapt them.  www.geocities.com/napavalley/2267/jicama.html

And you know you can find anything on You Tube! Look at all these videos on Jicama!
www.youtube.com/watch