NOTES: HOW TO ZEST A LEMONI wanted to also provide guidance on how to zest a lemon because I know there can be some confusion! Using a microplane: This is the easiest and most efficient method, especially for beginners. A microplane has tiny, sharp teeth that grate off only the zest, avoiding the bitter white pith. Wash and dry the lemon. Hold the lemon in one hand and the microplane in the other. Gently run the lemon back and forth across the microplane, applying light pressure and rotating...
