Lemon Zester Tool for Kitchen - Citrus Zester Tool with Channel Knife,Orange Zester Grater with Handle,Citrus Peeler for Cocktails

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Almost all recipes can benefit from a sprinkling of finely grated citrus zest. The flakes are so small that they will not change the overall texture much. Find out the length of the zesting blade on grater-style zesters. Longer blades can grate or zest more in a single pass, but they can be unwieldy to use and take up more storage space. Brace your dominant thumb against the bottom of the orange, and using a sharp paring knife, cut into the peel from top to bottom, trying only to slice away the zest of the citrus A. Zesters don't need much maintenance, but you should thoroughly wash and dry them before storing to avoid rust. It's also best to avoid scrubbing them with metal scourers, which could damage the finish or dull the blades. If you'll be zesting or grating other ingredients daily, choose the best zester you can afford. On the other hand, there's no point spending too much if you plan on using it only a few times a year.

Of all the additions to the Old Fashioned over the years, the orange peel has become the most welcome. However, it’s also best not to add an entire orange slide and muddle it in the glass. Instead, use only a portion of the peel, shaved off the fruit with as little pith as possible, as your garnish. Can you use Mandarin peel instead of orange peel?Traditional zesters have a single row of holes to separate pieces of zest from citrus fruit. They're specially designed for the job, making them near-perfect at getting all the zest without getting any of the rind. Take a look at the ingredients in each dish you are approaching. Does it lead with other punchy flavors: salty, spicy, or sweet? Then it can probably stand up against more zest (acid) or more significant bits of zest! What Oranges Are Best for Zesting? A quality zester should have a comfortable, ergonomically designed handle that won't leave you with a hand cramp after a long zesting session. It might not matter that much when you only need a small amount of zest, but if you're making something like a lemon meringue pie that requires the zest of six or eight lemons, you'll thank yourself for choosing a well-designed, comfy handle. If you can find one with a rubberized grip, that’s even better. Hanging loop

While the other tools I’ve mentioned are nice to have, if you own a paring knife, then you don’t really “need” anything else to get the job done. To be honest, this is excellent practice to hone your knife skills as well. Place the sheet in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area for several days until the zest is completely dry. If you don’t have a Microplane don’t worry! I am going to show you 2 other ways you can get a good orange zest. One uses a box grater and the other uses a vegetable peeler for when you are really in a bind.Other citrus zests are great substitutions for orange zest. Consider lemons, limes, mandarins, tangerines, grapefruits, etc.