What is "Zest" - In particular: lime/lemon zest?
I saw a recipe that asked for Lime Zest and was wondering what it was?
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The very thin outside layer of the Lime, Lemon, Orange, and other citrus. It contains aromatic and flavorful oils that will enhance your meals.
When you zest your citrus fruit (usually with a fine grater) you need make sure that you only pull off the zest and not the white pith that lies underneath. The pith is bitter and generally not something you want in your dish.
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What is Thezest of a lemon?
What is Lemon Zest? Lemon zest is a recipe ingredient that consists of the colorful, yellow outer layer of the fruit and is obtained by scraping or cutting with a knife. It is extremely flavorful and adds a burst of freshness to your favorite dishes.What is the difference between lime zest and lemon zest?
Many recipes also call for lemon zest or lime zest. Zest refers to the grated citrus peel that is used to add bright lemon or lime flavor. An average lemon yields about 1 tablespoon of lemon zest, while the average lime contains about 1.5 to 2 teaspoons lime zest.What is 1 lemon zested?
How much zest do you get from one lemon? One medium-sized lemon will yield about 1 tablespoon of zest.What can be substituted for lemon zest?
Replace each teaspoon of lemon zest called for in your recipe with 1/2 teaspoon of lemon extract or two tablespoons of lemon juice. It will give you the closest flavor match possible. If you have dried lemon peel in your pantry, it can also stand in for fresh lemon zest.More answers regarding what is "Zest" - In particular: lime/lemon zest?
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It's the colorful outer layer of the peel. The white part is the pith, and you don't want that as it imparts bitterness.
You can remove the zest by using the part of a cheese grater that you would use for parmesian cheese. If you're really careful, you can also use a vegetable peeler, but it's difficult to avoid the pith.
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