If you think about it in terms of RPM, when the idler wheel is reduced in size, it spins a little faster relative to the motor spindle, but, if it is smaller, then the ratio between the idler and the inside of the turntable is correspondingly reduced, and the speed at the TT stays the same.
Jicama is a root vegetable that is native to central and South America, and has been used for thousands of years as a dietary element and a medicinally beneficial substance. The name âjicamaâ is also the name of the vine of this vegetable, although the tuberous root is the most commonly eaten part. Some other names for jicama include the Mexican yam, or the Mexican turnip. In terms of a scientific name, this root vegetable is classified as Pachyrhizus erosus.
With a sharp knife, trim a slice off the top and another off the bottom. These create a flat surface, making it a safe and sturdy vegetable to continue cutting. Work the knife around the jicama, cutting off wide swaths, first working from the top, then turning over and doing the other side. Now, the choice is yours. Dice the jicama, cut it into batons for a vegetable tray -- or grate it for coleslaw, say. It grates easily with a box grater, no need for a food processor except maybe for big batches.