Jicama, Carrot, and Peanut Salad

Ingredients:
- 1/4 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1 1/2 cups julienne strips of jicama or firm pear
- 1 1/2 cups julienne strips of carrot
- 1/4 cup chopped salted roasted peanuts
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions:
- In a small heavy skillet dry-roast red pepper flakes over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Transfer pepper flakes to a bowl and toss together with remaining ingredients and salt to taste.