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Curried Jicama and Tofu Lettuce Wraps

Curried Jicama and Tofu Lettuce Wraps

I was craving curry and I was feeling creative.  I had a block of extra firm tofu I needed to use and I had ½ of a jicama in the fridge.  Instead of using apple and chicken like I had used before to make a 

Jicama and Apple Slaw

Jicama and Apple Slaw

This was my first-time encountering jicama.  Jicama has a light flavor and texture similar to apples.  This salad/slaw is a lightly sweet side dish that tastes great with many main dishes. Recipe adapted from Food Network Ingredients: 1 large jicama peeled and sliced into matchsticks