What is grated lime zest?
The zest is from the peel of citrus (lime, lemon, orange), but is just the colored part. It has oils in it that give you an intense non-sweet flavor. I’ve never seen it for sale fresh, and the dried versions are pretty useless. However it is really easy to do yourself if you have a “microplane.” It works like a charm and is good for other uses, like hard cheese. … Here’s what the microplane looks like … http://www.chefscatalog.com/catalog/prod… Do try cooking with citrus zest it adds amazing flavor to dishes.
