Amazing Low Carb Find: Apple/Potato Substitute

Discover an amazing low carb vegetable that is a great substitute for potatoes and apples in a wide variety of recipes!

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• Low
• Carb
• Low-carb
• Apple
• Apples
• Potato
• Potatoes
• Jicama
• Yam
• Mexican
• Turnip
• Bean

[Ultimist]

You note that Jicama holds a lot more water than potatoes... I'm just wondering, if you fry it or deep fry it, is it possible to actually brown this stuff and get that fried crispy texture, or does the extra water in the vegetable keep it from browning and crisping up?

[JimmyAkin]

@Ultimist It's already crunchy because of all the fiber in it, but if you cook it long enough it will get crispy (and *much* smaller) as the moisture cooks out of it. This happens, for example, if you cut it into thin slices and then fry them like potato chips.

[no1stunnindiva]

Where did U get this "Jicama"? If u don't mind me asking.

[parisa6100]

where do u find this jicama?

[husnime]

@quixoticfreak wah ada gak org melayu kt cni

[chelseahugs]

@AmyCelticProductions I don't know how you make the mock mashed potatoes with cauliflower, but the way I do it is steam the cauliflower, then put it in the food processor, or with a potato masher add cream cheese and a little butter and salt and pepper it is delicious, try it, you won't regret it. Bye.

[chelseahugs]

@Ultimist I recommend that you use turnips and you can fry them and they brown just like french fries or hash browns you should give it a try! I have used it and it is good!

[yeshualovesu2]

Thanks for posting I have been looking for a good potato substitute to make chili cheese fries with. ;0) I am going to give this a try.

[lilyflowertulip]

You have a very pleasant tone to your voice and very smooth delivery. You sound like a radio personality or narrator. Very enjoyable videos, please keep making them. I bought a jicama today and I think I might try hashbrowns tmr!

[AmyCelticProductions]

Thank you! I agree with you about Cauliflower! I have never found it to be a good subsitute for potatos, but I do like it instead of rice... I have made a few really good recipes with cauliflower, but I have never found it to be a good substitute. I will try this! Can you use jicama for 'mashed' potatoes?