Passion Fruit Tossed Jicama
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Description
Taiwan's root veg 'Doushu (Jicama)'—sweet and crisp like pear or apple—marinated sweet/sour with raw passion fruit. A low-calorie appetizer with a dessert feel.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Doushu(Jicama)
- Passion fruit
- Honey
- Lemon juice
- Salt
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Peel Doushu (Jicama) thickly, julienne slightly thick.
- Sprinkle lightly with salt, rest
- mins, squeeze out moisture to draw out crispness.
- Halve raw passion fruit, scoop out flesh/seeds with a spoon (unsweetened jam works).
- Toss Doushu, passion fruit, a little honey (or sugar), and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Chill in fridge overnight to infuse flavor.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense tropical aroma of passion fruit
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Daikon or green papaya (super staple in Taiwan as Passion Fruit Green Papaya)
Pairing
Sparkling water、Taiwan tea
Trivia
[For Women] Doushu (Jicama) looks like a potato but eaten raw, it's watery and sweet like a pear—a mysterious root. Low cal, high Vit C; hugely popular as beauty food in Taiwan. Combined with passion fruit's tropical acidity, it becomes a refined taste like a high-end restaurant hors d'oeuvre.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Marinating 'thinly sliced winter melon' or 'sliced lotus root' instead of jicama with passion fruit also makes exquisite crisp snacks!
Allergen
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