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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 02:17 PM
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How do water chestnuts stay so crunchy?
Is there any other veg you can cook in a soup that stays so crisp?

I think not!
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KitchenWitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 02:18 PM
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1. water chestnuts are a many splendored thing.
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SoCalDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 02:19 PM
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2. It's magic
:)
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XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 02:26 PM
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3. Water chestnuts are DARK SIDED!!!!
I rebuke water chestnuts in the NAME OF THE LORD!!!!!!!!
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 02:32 PM
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4. !
:rofl:

They're so crunchy! It's fantastic! :D
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 03:41 PM
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5. Crunchy and deliCIOOUUUUSSSS!!!!
Can cook it all night LOOONNNNGGGG and it still stays frrrrREESSSHHH!
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XemaSab Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 04:04 PM
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8. I REBUKE THEE!!!!!11111!!!!!!1!!!!
IN JESUS NAME I PRAY!!!!!1!!!!!11!!!!!
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SOteric Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 03:45 PM
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6. Yes, there is another. Jicama.
I'm just sayin'.
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 03:49 PM
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7. Really?
I must try it!

Thanks! :D
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SoCalDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 04:09 PM
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9. produce secion.. big brown thing..
it's great in salads



Jicama
Jicama pronounced...hick'-um-a

Sometimes called Mexican potato, this root vegetable has a mildly sweet, elusive flavor, and a crisp, moist texture. It looks something like a cross between a potato and a turnip, with a thin brown skin, a round, turnip-like form and tail, and smooth white flesh.
Varieties
Jicama varies somewhat in size.
Buying and storing tips
Jicama can be found in the produce section of most health food stores, specialty markets, and supermarkets. Look for heavy, dense roots and smooth skin. Store it in a cool, dry place; too much moisture will cause mold.
Availability
Jicama is available from November through May.
Preparation, uses, and tips
Wash and peel just before using, as the flesh darkens when exposed to air. Add sliced or grated jicama to salads, or cut it in cubes and serve it with a squeeze of lime juice and a dusting of chili powder. It’s a good substitute for water chestnuts in stir-fry dishes.
Nutritional Highlights
Jicama (raw, sliced), 1 cup (100g)

Calories: 46
Protein: 0.86g
Carbohydrate: 10.6g
Total Fat: 0.11g
Fiber: 5.8g
*Excellent source of: Vitamin C (24mg)
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-10-05 04:16 PM
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10. Sweet!
Thanks a ton... I was getting kinda bored with my usual boring salads.
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