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Orange Zest
The coloured outer peel of an orange, grated or stripped, with the white pith left behind. The oils in that thin layer are the flavour.
Origin
From the rind of a cultivated orange, Citrus sinensis.
Flavour
Bright, floral, and bitter only if pith comes with it.
How to use it
Grate it into batters, sugar, and sauces. A microplane keeps the pith out.
Storage
Use fresh zest at once. It also freezes well, or dries for later.
Recipes using it
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