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lemon zest help

post #1 of 10
6/8/07 at 10:44pm
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Hi there. I have forgotten the best way to store citrus zest.Can I leave it iin a baggie in the fridge or should I freeze it right away? I appriciate your reply...cookie :lol:
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post #2 of 10
6/9/07 at 5:25am
Grated, I presume? I'd only leave it in the fridge for a couple of days at most. I spread it out in a thin layer on plastic wrap, wrap it well, then freeze it flat. When I need some, I just break off the amount I need.
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post #3 of 10
6/9/07 at 6:46am
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szanne; Hi.Thanks for the input. I Have a tool that has timy holes that you scrape the zest from the fruit. I wasn't sure you had ever seen one cause you thought I ment grated. I had a left handed Henkile peeler that would shave zest without getting the pith on the peep.Then the peel was sliced according to sixe of use. Sorry Forum,I'm rambling,senior moment...lol. Suzanne,thanks...good cookin...cookie
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post #4 of 10
6/9/07 at 10:26am
I put mine in a very small container and cover with a tiny amount of vodka, then refrigerate or freeze.
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post #5 of 10
6/9/07 at 11:34am
I've used a vegetable peeler to zest citrus in largish strips. Then I dry them and store them frozen. Grind them in a mortar and pestle for use. They're fun to blend with spices this way.

From my notes:

Phil
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post #6 of 10
6/9/07 at 11:56am
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nowIamalone;That sounds like a drink I had in Fla Keys called a " lemon drop". I like your idea...thanks...good cookin ...cookie
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post #7 of 10
6/11/07 at 2:49am
Use a Microplane to do the zest. Use it fresh for one night then spread the rest of it on a paper towel on a plate and let it dry out for awhile. Use the fresh wet zest to add the finishing flavor to dishes, and use the dry stuff for soups, sauces, and rubs. The dry keeps about a week.
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post #8 of 10
6/11/07 at 8:00am
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BryantheCook; I feel old,what is a microplane? I that something you use to shave truffles? Thanks for the input...good cookin...cookie
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post #9 of 10
6/11/07 at 8:03am
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fear of failure; something that fufills itself with depressing regularity :cool:
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post #10 of 10
6/11/07 at 9:04am
Microplane® Kitchen Tools - Classic Series

Until I got the Microplane Classic Grater, grating and zesting many items was a real PITA. The grater is the best $10.00 I've ever spent for a kitchen tool.

Shel
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