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Lemon zest is the outer waxy yellow layer of the lemon peel. To grate it get a fine grater and scrape the outer portion with it over a bowl.

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What is the zest of lemon?

the grated skin off of one lemon


What is the zest of 1 lemon?

the grated skin off of one lemon


How much lemon zest is in one tablespoon?

It's about half a lemon. Grated lemon peel is useful in many recipes.


How much lemon zest should you use to replace 12 teaspoon of lemon extract?

None they are two different things. Lemon extract is a juice texture and lemon zest is basically grated lemon skin. So if you are making something and you don't have any lemon extract and you replace it with lemon zest, well........ HAPPY EATING :|


How much lemon juice do you use to replace 1 tablespoon of grated lemon?

For a teaspoon of lemon zest use 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract OR 2 tablespoons lemon juice


What is the difference between orange zest and lemon zest?

Aside from the obvious difference that they are different fruits; it's all about the flavour. If you want an orange flavour in your muffins use orange zest. Want lemon flavour? Use lemon zest.


What is grated rind of citrus fruits called?

the grated rind of citrus fruit is zest


What is a good recipe that incorporates the zest of one lemon?

One good recipe that incorporates the zest of one lemon is lemon zest pasta. Cook pasta according to package instructions. In a separate pan, saut garlic in olive oil, then add lemon zest, salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice. Toss the cooked pasta in the lemony mixture, top with grated Parmesan cheese, and garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil. Enjoy your zesty lemon pasta!


What do they mean finely grated lemon zest?

It means get a zest grater or just a cheese grater and use the skin of a lemon and grate it with the grater try not to get the white bit underneath the skin of the lemon (it isn't nice) I think the word finely is what I just said don't get the white bit.


What does the word zest mean?

It's not a unit of measure. It's a kind of thing. In a recipe, lemon zest or orange zest is the thin outermost part of the rind. When grated into fine bits, it is used as flavoring. In cooking, the zest is the thin outer peel of a citrus fruit, obtained by grating the peel of the fruit until one sees the white of the fruit. In a lemon, it's about a tablespoon. In an orange, it's about 3 tablespoon.


What can I use as a substitute for lemon zest in this recipe?

You can use orange zest or lime zest as a substitute for lemon zest in the recipe.


What can be used as a substitute for lemon zest in a recipe?

You can use orange zest or lime zest as a substitute for lemon zest in a recipe.