J is for Jalapeno-Jicama Thai Salad

To facilitate more celebration of the letter J, I substituted the green papaya with grated jicama in this Thai specialty salad. They have a very similar appearance and texture (green papaya flesh is white and firm) but the jicama is less sweet. Still, this makes a mean slaw type salad.

The cooling sensation of the jicama is great with the zippy citrus dressing and the heat from the chili. Fresh and fantastic.

Jicama Thai Salad

1 jalape

1 clove garlic, smashed

1/2 fresh tomato, chopped (about 1/2 cup)

3 tbsp lime juice

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 cup jicama, grated1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

1 tbsp roasted peanuts

Method

1. To a large bowl add the first six ingredients and combine them with your hands.

2. Wash your hands before putting them near your eyes so that the jalape

3. Add grated jicama and cilantro and toss. Garnish the salad with peanuts.