Enhance dish the flavor with lime peel? You must know...

Wash your lime under cool water and dry it off. This helps remove any wax or grime, and makes it easier to handle. Grab a microplane or fine grater and hold it at a 45-degree angle over a cutting board. Gently rub the lime across the blades, making sure you only get the green outer layer. The white pith underneath is bitter, so avoid that if you can. Rotate the lime as you go, zesting each section until you’ve got what you need. Don’t stress about getting every last bit—sometimes the ends are just too tricky. Collect the zest with a knife and toss it into your dish or a small bowl. Rinse your microplane right away so the zest doesn’t dry and get stuck. Lime zest is a total flavor boost for desserts, cocktails, and more. Try it once and you’ll want to zest everything! #LimeZest #CookingTips #FlavorBoost #Food #Cooking