Singkamas (Jicama) Salad

Singkamas, a Filipino salad, combines jicama, onion, carrots, bell peppers, ginger, and chile peppers with a simple vinegar, sugar, and salt dressing

• 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 jicama, bell peppers, onion, green chile peppers, carrot, and ginger in a large bowl.

Step 2

Whisk water, vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a separate bowl; pour over vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.