Singkamas - Filipino Jicama Salad

By JimMac

Ingredients

• 1 large jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
• 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
• 1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
• 1 carrot, cut into matchsticks
• 1 cup water
• 2/3 cup vinegar
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt

Preparation

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.