Rustic Jicama Appetizer W/ Red Chile & Lime

Rustic Jicama Appetizer w/ Red Chile & Lime (Entremes de Jicama)taken from Rick Bayless "Mexican Kitchen", posted on Chowhound.com to rave reviews. The original post called for cilantro, which I have omitted because of an allergy.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb jicama
• 2  small cucumbers
• 3  seedless oranges
• 6  radishes, thinly sliced
• 2  limes, juice of (~1/3 c.)
•  salt
• 2  teaspoons  powdered  dried hot chili peppers
• 2⁄3 cup  pickled red onion (optional)

Directions

1. Chop up all veggies bite-sized.
2. Peel and segement orange (I use canned mandarins as a shortcut).
3. Mix veggies and oranges w/ lime juice in bowl
4. Let sit for 20 min
5. Season w/ salt.
6. Transfer onto serving platter and drizzle w/ juices.
7. Top w/ chile powder.
8. Serve immediately.