What is that fruit native to Mexico that is white & sweet & looks like water chest nuts when chopped up?

Question

What's it's name / what's it called? I forget.

OMG I never knew where it came from ... it's a freakin root?!?!?! THANKS for letting me know... yeah that's what I was talking about lol

Answer 1

Jicama?? It's actually the root of plant rather than the fruit, but I think it might be what you're describing.

Answer 2

The jícama (or yam bean) plant is a vine native to the tropical Americas that can reach a height of 10-15 feet given suitable support. Its root can attain lengths of up to 6 feet and weigh up to 70 pounds. The root's exterior is yellow and papery, while its inside is creamy white with a crisp texture that resembles that of a raw potato or pear. The flavour is sweet and starchy, simular to some apples. It is usually eaten raw, sometimes with salt, lemon or lime juice and powdered chili. It is also cooked in soups and stir-fried dishes.

I love it from the carts in Mexico, with lemon and chili. Yum!

Answer 3

my mom used to slice it up in sticks and serve it with ranch dip when i was little. it makes a mean slaw too!

The jícama (or yam bean) plant is a vine native to the tropical Americas that can reach a height of 4-5 metres given suitable support. Its root can attain lengths of up to 2m and weigh up to 20 kilograms. The root's exterior is yellow and papery, while its inside is creamy white with a crisp texture that resembles that of a raw potato or pear. The flavour is sweet and starchy, reminiscent of some apples. It is usually eaten raw, sometimes with salt, lemon or lime juice and powdered chili. It is also cooked in soups and stir-fried dishes. Cultivation of the jícama has recently spread from the Americas to China and Southeast Asia where notable uses of raw jícama include in popiah and salads such as yusheng and rojak.

Answer 4

Yeah, that's jicama.