For some fruits it's more than the fresh juicy pulp, i.e. the outer zest. Today, I will be talking about lemons; apart from their vitamin C rich juice.....they also have their aromatic shiny and flavor boosting skin on call..... The latter can be used to enhance or add flavor to any sweet or savory dish.
Although I do not promote organic foods as such, but when it comes to lemons, oranges, I make no compromises....as the residues of the pesticides used are settled in the outer skin, thus it's not an economical idea of sticking to the normal population of lemons.
.....the fine saffron like tendrils that we can prepare using any cheese grater.... One can dry them and store them for long. The dried form can be powdered and used in many dishes. The freshness that is brought along is just incredible.....
Whether it is a dip, a chocolate chip cookie or any regular cake recipe, a pinch of lemon zest add that freshness and aroma to the dish.
It's not that it.....next time you get on to your bowl of green salad add a pinch of these bright tendrils for that tangy flavor......next morning when you sit with your bowl of oatmeal add a pinch of this freshness....also to give a twist to your regular vegetable soup, boiled vegetables, keep your pinch of twist ready.....
If you want to have a glass of refreshing lemonade, try adding the lemon zest along with the juice and leave it aside to let the flavor infuse...... Trust me you will be the talk of the month among your friends....
Be it an Indian cuisine, Italian pasta or risotto or Mughlai biryani.....this treat of lemon fits in all..... So happy zeasting!!!!!!!
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