Jícama spears with lime juice and chili powder are a popular street snack in Mexico — crunchy, sour, and spicy all in one bite.

Ingredients

　　a 1/2-pound piece jícama

　　1/2 English cucumber

　　2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

　　1/8 teaspoon chili powder

　　a pinch cayenne

　　coarse salt to taste

　　Peel jícama and seed cucumber. Cut jícama and cucumber into about 2 1/2- by 1/4-inch spears and in a bowl toss with remaining ingredients.