[header] How to zest a lemon [title] Rinse the lemon. [step] Cleaning fruit is especially important when you plan on eating the peel. Scrub vigorously under hot, soap water with your fingers or a clean sponge.
[header] How to zest a lemon [title] Rinse the lemon. [step] Cleaning fruit is especially important when you plan on eating the peel. Scrub vigorously under hot, soap water with your fingers or a clean sponge.
[title] Remove chunks of peel with your fingers. [step] Squeeze out any pulp or pits with a paper towel and squeeze a couple of times to get out the juice. [title] Set your tool over a cutting board. [step] A microplane produces a very fine zest, perfect for baking and cooking. [substeps] Work the lemon between your teeth as you scrub. Use an angle you enjoy, trying to get as much of the pulp off. Make sure to rinse the lemon immediately after cleaning. Lemon juice remains on the flesh for a prolonged period, making it an excellent citrusy base for addition to recipes.