What do you think was in my salad?

[bjh]

Originally Posted by HIF

I think it ws jicima, too. Was it almost like a raw potato without the starchiness and maybe more fruitlike in flavor, but not really sweet?

Okay, now I'm switching over to jicama. Your description is accurate, but the pictures of jicama don't look like the fruit is very big. Can anyone compare it to anything in size?

Noma, thanks for all that information about skunk cabbage or the marketing term heart of palm. It's rarity makes me think that's not it.

The stuff you learn on city-data....

[HighlandsGal]

The jicamas I see at the grocery store are about the size of a grapefruit or a small canteloupe.

[ECG]

Originally Posted by bjh

I suppose this was more crunchy than pithy, if by pithy most people mean mealy.

I've never heard of Jicama. It was definitely not bamboo. I know that one.

How about Yuca???? Here in florida I have made salads and have added Fried Yuca to them.

[bjh]

Originally Posted by HighlandsGal

The jicamas I see at the grocery store are about the size of a grapefruit or a small canteloupe.

Thanks, HighlandsGal

I'm now convinced it was jicama, which I had to learn is pronounced hick-a-muh

[buckhead]

I think you had jicama in your salad. I also think you had fly larvae, caterpillers, and maybe ant in there, too.

Give the restaurant a call and ask.

[stone-ground]

Jicama is so refreshing. Love it cut into thick 'french-fry' slices and tossed with fresh lime. Best appetizer!

[bjh]

Originally Posted by stone-ground

Jicama is so refreshing. Love it cut into thick 'french-fry' slices and tossed with fresh lime. Best appetizer!

Interesting. Thanks for the tip.

[CoastalMaine]

Originally Posted by bjh

Thanks, HighlandsGal

I'm now convinced it was jicama, which I had to learn is pronounced hick-a-muh

Have you called the King and asked him what the heck they're now serving around Memphis and did they get HIS approval?????

[bjh]

He said, "I dunno, man. Sounds kinda wild. Next time pick it out and set it on the side of the plate." That's the email he sent from Kalamazoo, dontcha know.