How To Zest A Lemon Without A Box Grater

A box grater is a kitchen tool that is used for grating different things like cheese, vegetable, nuts but in this aspect, a box grater taking another dimension that is using a box grater for zesting lemon. Graters vary in different sizes, shapes, and specifications but this particular grater can be also used for zesting lemon.

Must Read – Difference Between Lemon Peel, Zest, And Rind

A box grater has different holes patterns, which has small and large holes. In a box grater, there is a pattern that can be used for zesting lemon, which is the smallest one.  When you are about to start this procedure all you need is to get all your required items ready including your lemon.

Step 1
Get your box grater, cutting board and washed lemon ready because probably you might need a cutting board to place the grater while zesting or preferably a clean surface.

Step 2
Place your grater on the cutting board using one hand to hold it and the other hand to hold the lemon and start the process by turning the lemon over till you remove all the colored peel. The white pith is showing now, meanwhile another way to know if you have reached the pith is when the lemon becomes harder to grate.

zesting-lemon-box-grater

As the white pith is bitter, do not use it in your drink or recipe.

Recommended – Best Lemon Zester

You have to be careful when running the lemon over the grate so as to not injure yourself because the blades are quite sharp.

 

Image credits: Unless otherwise stated: ©Angela Darroch, ©Pro Stock Media via Canva.com or ©Unsplash.com.

As an Amazon affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The links marked with an asterisk (*) are so-called commission links. If you click on one of these links and make a purchase, I receive a commission from your purchase. This income helps us to run this website and to provide our recipes free of charge. The price does not change for you.

About Susan 171 Articles
Hi, I am Susan. I love the art of cooking and I love life! Also am keen to inspire you and try out new ways of cooking. Here on My Golden Pear I write about the latest food trends, recipes and share my travel discoveries. As I am German by birth, you will also find many authentic German recipes here. Enjoy!

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*