Zest
Scraping the thin, colorful outer skin of citrus to collect its intensely aromatic oils. Stop before reaching the white pith, which is bitter.
Used for
- lemons
- limes
- oranges
- baking
- dressings
In the kitchen
- Use a Microplane or fine grater.
- Avoid the white pith.
- Zest before juicing.
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