Refreshing Vegan Jicama Salad Recipe

Vegan jicama salad is a refreshing, easy-to-make, and nutritious dish. With its harmonious sweet and sour flavors combined with the natural crunch of jicama, this dish is not only delicious but also perfect for vegetarian days or when you want to change up your family meals.

Ingredients Needed

To make a refreshing vegan jicama salad, you will need the following ingredients:

• Jicama: 300g (choose fresh, firm jicama)
• Carrot: 1 medium
• Roasted peanuts: 50g
• Herbs (cilantro, Thai basil): a small bunch
• Vegan fish sauce: 2 tablespoons
• Fresh lime: 1 fruit
• Sugar: 2 teaspoons
• Fresh chili: 1 (to taste)

Ingredients for vegan jicama salad

Steps to Follow

Step 1: Prepare the Ingredients

• Jicama: Peel, wash, and cut into bite-sized strips. Soak in diluted saltwater for about 10 minutes to maintain crunchiness.
• Carrot: Peel, wash, and shred into thin strips similar to the jicama.
• Herbs: Wash and finely chop.
• Peanuts: Lightly crush to enhance flavor.

Step 2: Prepare the Dressing

In a small bowl, mix the following ingredients to create a sweet and sour vegan fish sauce mixture:

• 2 tablespoons vegan fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons water
• Finely chopped chili (to taste)

Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Step 3: Mix the Salad

• Remove the jicama and carrot from the saltwater, gently squeeze to drain.
• Place the jicama and carrot in a large bowl, add the finely chopped herbs.
• Gradually pour the sweet and sour vegan fish sauce mixture over the top, gently toss with your hands to ensure the ingredients are evenly coated.
• Finally, sprinkle the crushed peanuts on top.

Finished vegan jicama salad

Tips for a Delicious Vegan Jicama Salad

• Choose fresh jicama: Young jicama is crunchier and sweeter, making the salad tastier.
• Soak jicama in saltwater: This is the secret to keeping jicama crunchy for longer.
• Balance the dressing: The sweet and sour vegan fish sauce should be balanced between sour, sweet, and salty to make the salad flavorful.

Conclusion

Vegan jicama salad is a simple dish that offers a unique flavor, is easy to eat, and good for your health. Try this recipe to treat your family on vegetarian days or when you want to enjoy a light meal! Don’t forget to share your results with us.

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