How do you zest an orange without a Lester?

If you have never used a citrus zester, a ‘Lester’ or a ‘Microplane’, I highly recommend it! It’s an amazing tool for quickly removing the peels of your citrus fruits. You can also use a small paring knife to scrape off the zest, but this method takes much longer.

How to make orange salad without a Lester?

Without a citrus zester, you’ll have to use a paring knife to scrape the skin off the orange, which can be time-consuming and quite messy. Fortunately, you can save time by using a citrus press. Just cut off the top of the orange and insert the orange into the press. Once the orange is inside, press down on it to extract the juices. If you prefer, use a citrus reamer to extract the juice instead.

How do you make orange slices out of an orange without a Lester?

If you like your orange slices to be nice and round, you can use a simple electric citrus press to do the job. Simply cut off the top of the orange and place the orange in the citrus press. Squeeze the citrus press firmly until all of the liquid is out of the orange. The resulting “orange cake” will have perfectly even slices!

How do you zest an orange without a peeler?

You can use a manual grater, a box grater, or your hands. Whether you use a citrus zester or just your teeth, you will get the best zest when you scrape along the surface of the orange, toward the pith. This releases essential oils and other flavorful compounds that remain trapped in deeper layers of the peel. Just be sure to scrape your orange over a bowl or dish when you’re done zesting to catch any seeds.

How to zest an orange without a zester?

If you don’t have a zester, there are several options for zest without a zester. First, you can use a microplane. Simply rub the peel back and forth over a dish to create thin strips of zest without taking off any of the bitter pith underneath. Another option is a citrus press. If you have one, you can use it to grind up the peel into a fine powder. However, using a citrus press will take some effort since you need to