Strips of citrus zest also make an easy, beautiful, edible garnish for pies and cakes, meat, appetizers and soup. When choosing citrus fruit to zest and juice, pick out fruit that is unblemished on the outside. Most citrus fruit you'll find in the grocery store has been waxed to make it look more appealing. Before you try to zest it, make sure to rinse it under warm water to remove the wax. You should always zest the fruit first, before you cut it or juice it, because it's much easier to zest a whole piece of fruit.
Citrus adds lively, refreshing flavor to every dish it touches.
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