What is the practical way to peel off zest of an orange?
Peeling the zest doesn't seem like peeling a full peel of an Orange.
Any special kind of knieves to be used? Any special method?
What precautions need to be taken care off?
What is the practical way to peel off zest of an orange?
Best Answer
The ideal tool depends on what you're trying to do with it.
If you want something nice and fine, which will release as much flavor as possible, avoid getting any of the pith, and not add distracting texture to a dish, use a fine rasp grater (sometimes known by the brand name microplane):
(There are also coarse rasp graters. That won't be any better than a standard grater. You want one that looks like the picture.)
If you want something small but visible, use a citrus zester:
You can get skinny little strips that tend to curl with the small holes at the end, and bigger curls like you've seen on the rims of cocktails with the wider hole in the middle. (Edit: added the second picture. That looks like it was fun.)
Finally, if you want big pieces to put in something to cook in something, then maybe fish out later, you can use a normal vegetable peeler:
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How do you peel an orange zest?
Take the orange and immerse it in warm water. Take it out and wait 1 minute before peeling. The rind will easily glide off the orange body. You will be able to peel it just by your hands quite easily.Is there a trick to peeling oranges?
If you do not have a zester or fine grater, you can also use a peeler (both a y-peeler or a swivel peeler will work) and a knife for zesting limes and other citrus. You can also purchase a peeler that doubles as a zester.How do I zest an orange without a zester?
Place the oranges in boiling water, remove from heat, and allow to stand for 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the oranges from the hot water and allow to cool until they can be handled. Use a sharp knife or a citrus peeler to score the peel around the stem end, being careful not to cut into the flesh.How To Zest An Orange
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Answer 2
You want a zester. Perfect for removing the peel, but leaving the pith (the white part) in tact.
Answer 3
Use the basic $2 plastic peeler and don;t push hard, just let it glide
If the blade bends too much, heat the plastic between the blade ends over a flame, and bend the plastic slightly to tighten the blade up
Answer 4
A simple cheese grater will do the trick, but if you have the money, definitely opt for the abovementioned microplane.
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