Jicama (pronounced “HEE-kah-mah”) is a root vegetable that belongs to the bean family. Scientifically known as Pachyrhizus erosus, this tuber is also commonly called the Mexican yam bean or Mexican ...
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Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus) is a root vegetable similar to a potato ... Raw jicama could also be presented as a traditional salad topper, in coleslaws, or with cold shrimp salads. Just like potatoes ...