Description
Learn how to zest a lemon perfectly for your recipes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium lemon
Instructions
- Using a microplane or box grater: run the lemon over the sharp edges, peeling away only the yellow skin.
- Using a peeler or knife: run the tool over the skin, cutting away just the yellow part.
- Mince as needed for your recipe.
- Beware the white pith – stop zesting when you see white.
Notes
- Zesting should only include the yellow skin for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Preparation
- Method: Zesting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 lemon