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Storing cut jicama?

I don't buy this often and if I do I get the small size.Someone gave me a large jicama and I'm wondering if I cut it all up at once how long will it last in the fridge and what is the best way to store it. The Chow ingrediant list doesn't seem to deal with it. I'm guessing from this they mean if a piece is cut off, cover the rest in wrap

"Refrigerate after cutting, wrapped in plastic, for up to 1 week"

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  1. This might help you some thought it doesn't exactly answer your question:


    My stayed sliced for days in great shape. So I'm guessing your unused part will also. I was really pleasantly surprised.

    1. I just rubbed a little lemon on it and then wrapped in plastic very tight. It was fine. I do this all the time. It stays well.

      1. a light rub of any citrus juice will do the trick to help keep it fresh. i love jicama with lime, so that's what i usually use on mine...and when you're ready to eat it, hit it with a little more lime juice and a pinch of chili powder. delicious!

        1. I think it keeps very well. The outer layer will dry some but it will not darken. You can just run a veggie peeler over it again and the layer just beneath will be firm, juicy and sweet.

          1. I've wrapped cut jicama in a damp paper towel and kept it in a tupperware or a ziploc bag and it's been fine for a couple of days. I don't know about a week, though--it's never lasted that long.