Quick pickled jicama
Jicama is a funny looking root vegetable. They are commonly eaten raw and have a lovely crunchy texture and mild flavor. This quick refrigerator pickle is an easy introduction to this unusual vegetable. It will keep up to three weeks in the fridge. The outside skin is quite tough, so you might find it easier to peel with a paring knife – just be very careful.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups white vinegar
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 Tbsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 dried or fresh red bird chili
- 1 jicama peeled and cubed
Instructions
- Bring vinegar, sugar, salt, black peppercorns and chili to a simmer. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved.
- Place cubed jicama in a clean jar, then pour over boiling vinegar and seal with a lid. Let sit overnight in the fridge before serving, then keep in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.
