HOW TO MAKE LEMON / LIME / ORANGE ZEST
Does running your fruit over a box grater / hand grater not work? Here is a handy post on how to zest citrus fruits using your handheld kitchen appliances since the by-hand way is so time consuming! I keep a jar of dried orange zest around but I like fresh lemon/lime zest sometimes.
Provided by the80srule
Categories Lemon
Time 5m
Yield 4 teaspoons, 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- You will need a vegetable/potato peeler plus a mini food chopper or spice grinder for this. Blenders also work.
- Wash your fruit, then make sure it is perfectly dry.
- Run the peeler down the lemon/lime and make about 8 strips.
- Cut the strips in half.
- Put the strips in the chopper/grinder with the sugar and then pulse in the chopper until very fine. If using a blender, use the Liquefy setting for about 15-20 seconds.
- It's ready to be used in your recipe now!
- Got dried zest such as dried orange peel, etc? If you're like me and prefer the convenience of dried, here's how to make it close to fresh-- hydrate it with 3 parts water to 1 part peel. and let it stand for 15 minutes prior to using. I think powdered lemon rind works like regular zest and doesn't require rehydration.
- Please note-- rehydration DOUBLES the dry amount! For instance, if you hydrate 1 Tbsp zest with 3 Tbsp water, you will get 2 Tbsp "freshened" zest.
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PhILLIp BReUeR
bphillip0@hotmail.comI will try this recipe again with some modifications.
Angelkirst
angelkirst89@hotmail.comI found this recipe to be a bit bland.
AMMAR SHAWKY
ashawky@hotmail.frThis recipe was a bit too sweet for my taste.
Louisa Taylor
taylor-louisa37@gmail.comI'm not sure what went wrong, but my zest didn't turn out as expected.
Itz Touhidul
touhiduli@hotmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover citrus zest.
Rizwan Shahwani
s_rizwan99@aol.comI love the simplicity of this recipe. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Khokon Vai
v-khokon58@hotmail.comSo easy and delicious!
Munna Cor
cor38@gmail.comThis recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.
Ruqia Shah
ruqia-shah47@yahoo.comI made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the bright and refreshing flavor.
Aki Shaikh
as3@hotmail.comThis is a great recipe for a quick and easy dessert. I love that I can use any citrus fruit I have on hand.
Sadi Bhatti
b_sadi@hotmail.frI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of citrus, but I was pleasantly surprised! The zest was subtle and added just the right amount of flavor.
UMESH TIKTOKER
tiktoker@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit! My friends and family love the citrusy flavor.
Eity Khatun
k_eity@gmail.comThis recipe was incredibly easy to follow and the results were delicious! The zest of the lemon, lime, and orange really brightened up the dish and gave it a wonderful flavor.