Jicama and Grilled Red Pepper Slaw
- 1 cup hickory smoke chips, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
- 8 large green onions, trimmed
- 4 1/2 tablespoons corn oil
- 3 large red bell peppers
- 5 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 jicama (about 18 ounces), peeled, cut into matchstick-size strips
- Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat).
- Place smoke chips in 8x6-inch foil packet with open top.
- Set packet atop coals about 5 minutes before grilling.
- Brush green onions with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil.
- Grill until lightly browned, turning often, about 4 minutes.
- Cut onions into 1/4-inch pieces.
- Place in large bowl.
- Grill peppers until lightly charred, turning often, about 10 minutes.
- Enclose in paper bag; let stand 10 minutes.
- Peel and seed peppers; cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips.
- Add to onions.
- Whisk orange juice, lime juice, honey, cumin and 3 tablespoons oil in small bowl.
- (Vegetables and dressing can be made 8 hours ahead.
- Cover separately and refrigerate.)
- Add jicama and dressing to grilled vegetables; toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper.
hickory smoke chips, green onions, corn oil, red bell peppers, orange juice, lime juice, honey, ground cumin, jicama
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/jicama-and-grilled-red-pepper-slaw-2148 (may not work)