Lemon zest finely grated
FridgeLemon zest is the finely grated rind or skin of a lemon. It's a popular ingredient for cooking and baking—adding a certain tanginess to desserts, pastas, salads, and more. When using the zest of a lemon, it’s best to use it sparingly. This is because the rind of the lemon contains essential oils that are stronger in flavor than lemon juice. The easiest way to zest a lemon is with a zester. A zester is a handheld grate with small, sharp holes in it. To zest a lemon, simply hold the zester over a bowl or cutting board at a downward angle and slide the lemon down across the zester in one direction. Turn the lemon slowly as you go to zest all sides. When zesting, be sure to only zest the yellow part of the skin, not the white pith. The pith has a bitter flavor so it’s best to avoid. No zester at home? No problem! A handheld cheese or box grater can easily be used as a substitute to zest a lemon. Simply use the smallest side of the grater and zest the lemon the same way you would with a zester. How much zest can you get from a lemon? A good rule of thumb: one lemon should produce 1 tablespoon of lemon zest. Lemon zest makes a fantastic addition to a variety of dishes, adding a subtle, citrusy tang. Sprinkle it over finished pasta dishes, add a pinch to liven up a batch of muffins, or mix it into dressings or sauces for a little zing.
Lemon zest finely grated nutrition and vitamin info per 100g
Energy | 47.08000183105469 | kcal |
Total Fat | 0.30000001192092896 | g |
Carbohydrate Total | 16 | g |
Sugars | 4.170000076293945 | g |
Protein | 1.5 | g |
Sodium | 6 | mg |
Fiber | 10.600000381469727 | g |
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Lemon zest finely grated cooking tips
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Wash the lemons before zesting them!
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If you are not going to juice a lemon that you have just zested, wrap the zested lemon in plastic wrap and refrigerate it until ready to use.
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If you do not own a microplane or a citrus zester you can use a cheese grater-just make sure it has a side with small holes.