What do you know about Jicama?

"Jicama is sometimes called a Mexican potato. It is, after all, a root vegetable with a light brown skin and white flesh, and, when cooked, it's sort of like a potato in texture. Unlike a potato, though, it is just as delicious raw as cooked. Raw jicama is very crisp, with an apple-like, nutty flavor."


Here's a GREAT link to a cute description of this funny looking root... along with a photo!
<a href="http://www.sallys-place.com/food/columns/ferray_fiszer/jicama.htm">JICAMA</a>


Well, the reason I am starting this thread is because when I first started the Atkins- I read somewhere that Jicama was a decent potato substitute. So, for the last 3 months, I have been on a Jicama hunt. I found it tonight!

I decided to make Scalloped Jicama... or you may call it Jicama Au Gratin. I sliced the Jicama (about 1 lb worth) and boiled it for about 25 minutes on the stove top, medium heat. Then, I made up a cheese sauce, with cream and sharp cheddar cheese. I added salt n pepper, and a bit of worchestire sauce for a kick. Then I drained the Jicama, layered it in a baking dish, topped with the cheese sauce, left over shredded cheese, and Keto bread crumbs (just a sprinkling). Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes (I covered with foil, then took off the foil for an additional 10 minutes).

I am just about to taste it... and I will post here and let you know how it turned out.

I have high hopes!!