Pepinos y Jícama con Limón y Chile (Mexican Cucumber and Jicama Snack)
Crunchy cucumber and jicama sticks with lime, salt and a drizzle of spicy salsa, a refreshing Mexican street snack.
Made with Salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa). Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time15 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.85 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Peel the cucumbers in alternate strips so they keep some green. Cut them in half lengthways, scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon and cut into sticks.
- 2
Peel the jicama and cut into sticks the same size. If using radishes, trim and cut into halves.
- 3
Toss both vegetables with the lime juice, salt and half of the chilli powder.
- 4
Pile into a bowl or small cups.
- 5
Drizzle with your ready made salsa taquera (see the base recipe), and sprinkle over the remaining chilli powder and coriander. Serve cold.
Tips
- Salt draws water out of cucumber, so dress the snack just before eating.
- Scooping the seeds from the cucumber keeps the sticks crisp.
- Jicama is crunchy and slightly sweet like a fresh water chestnut. Find it in larger supermarkets or Latin shops.
Storing and freezing
Best eaten fresh. Keep the undressed sticks in the fridge in a covered tub for up to 2 days.
Questions
Where can I buy jicama?
Look in larger supermarkets, greengrocers and Latin American food shops. Radishes, kohlrabi or crisp apple are good stand ins.
Is this snack vegan?
Yes. It contains only plants. Check that your chilli powder has no added anti caking agents with gluten.
Is it spicy?
Yes, a little. Control the heat with the amount of salsa taquera you drizzle on.
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NFEFTacos Sudados de Carnitas (Steamed Basket Tacos)
DFEFNFTlacoyos de Frijol (Bean Stuffed Masa Cakes)
GFEFNFSee every dish made with salsa taquera (roasted chile de arbol salsa)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.