Singkamas (Jicama) Salad

Jicama, onion, bell peppers, and chile peppers are dressed simply in a simple vinegar, sugar, and salt mixture for this terrific Filipino salad.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 113 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup water
• 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 1 large jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into long thin strips
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into long thin strips
• 1 small red onion, sliced into thin lengthwise slivers
• 2 green chile peppers - halved lengthwise, seeded, and cut into strips
• 0.66666668653488 cup white sugar
• 0.66666668653488 cup vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the jicama, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, red onion, green chile peppers, ginger, and carrot in a large bowl. Whisk the water, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour over the vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.