Name: Jícama, Carrot, and Peanut Salad
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste; 1 1/2 cups julienne strips of jícama or firm pear; 1 1/2 cups julienne strips of carrot; 1/4 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts; 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

Yield
Serves 2

Ingredients

1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste

1 1/2 cups julienne strips of jícama or firm pear

1 1/2 cups julienne strips of carrot

1/4 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts

3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Preparation

In a small heavy skillet dry-roast red pepper flakes over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Transfer pepper flakes to a bowl and toss together with remaining ingredients and salt to taste.