To make lime zest, use a zester or grater to remove the outer green part of the lime peel. Be careful not to grate the white pith underneath, as it is bitter. The zest can be used to add flavor to dishes and drinks.
yes you can use lime zest instead of lime extract.
Orange zest works very well.....U cud also try lime zest for soming a little tangier
You can use orange zest or lime zest as a substitute for lemon zest in the recipe.
You can use orange zest or lime zest as a substitute for lemon zest in a recipe.
"Lime zest" is a shaving of the outer skin of the lime. It contains quite a bit of the lime flavor and is often used in anything that is to be lime flavored. Key lim zest is the shaved outer skin of a key lime. They grow in Florida and are smaller and lighter green than most limes in the supermarket.
To zest a lime effectively for cooking or baking, use a fine grater or zester to remove the outer green part of the lime peel. Be careful not to grate the white pith underneath, as it is bitter. Rotate the lime as you zest to avoid grating the same spot multiple times. Use the zest immediately in your recipe for a bright, citrus flavor.
To zest a lime, use a fine grater or zester to remove the outer green part of the lime peel. This adds a bright, citrusy flavor to your dish without the bitterness of the white pith.
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Lemon or lime zest can be used as a substitute for kaffir lime leaves in cooking.
Kaffir lime zest or bay leaves can be used as substitutes for lime leaves in a recipe.
Lemon or lime zest can be used as a substitute for makrut lime leaves in cooking.
The zest from any other citrus fruit would work fine. However, the recipe will taste like that citrus instead of lime. I suppose a bit of lime juice could work, but I wouldn't suggest it for a particularly delicate recipe, especially if you're baking. Something sturdy like a soup or stir fry should be fine, though, if you substitute juice for zest.