How to Use a Hand Held Zester

A hand held zester is a small kitchen utensil typically used to grate the peel of a lemon, lime, or orange. Citrus zest is a common ingredient used in mixed drinks as well as many other recipes. Does this Spark an idea?

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Instructions

Hand Held Zesters
- 1
  
  Pick up the fruit you need to zest with one hand and the zester with the other hand.
- 2
  
  Put a bowl or container underneath the zester to catch all the grated peel.
- 3
  
  Place the fruit or peeling precisely on the blade of the zester.
- 4
  
  Rub the zester back and forth along the peel of the fruit at a steady pace.
- 5
  
  Add the grated peel (zest) into your recipe.

Tips & Warnings

You may find it easier to zest the fruit directly into the drink or recipe you are preparing.

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