zested
Removed citrus peel
Zested describes something that has had its zest removed—the colorful outer rind of citrus fruit, grated or pared off for its aromatic oils: a zested lemon, zested orange peel.
The word appears in recipes and cooking contexts: Add the zested lime to the batter.
Food-shredding kitchen tool
- microplaneUltra-fine kitchen grater
- peelOuter fruit layer
- zesterCitrus rind scraper
- garnishDecorative food topping
marinade · baking · recipe · infusion · seasoning · gremolata · vinaigrette · glaze
Acidic yellow citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- limeAcidic green citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
- yuzuFragrant citrus for cooking
bergamot · kumquat · clementine · tangerine · mandarin · pomelo · citron · blood orange
grater
Food-shredding kitchen tool
- microplaneUltra-fine kitchen grater
- peelOuter fruit layer
- zesterCitrus rind scraper
garnish · marinade · baking · recipe · infusion · seasoning · gremolata · vinaigrette · glaze · curls
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- limeAcidic green citrus
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
yuzu · bergamot · kumquat · clementine · tangerine · mandarin · pomelo · citron · blood orange · key lime
tangy
Sharp and lively-tasting
acidic · piquant · zippy · lively · bracing · citrusy · sour · bitter · pungent · vibrant
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
essence · perfumed · scented · redolent · fresh · sharp · intensified · bouquet · nose · finishing touch
- grating thingsparmesan, cheddar, mozzarella, cheese, carrot
- lemon zestScraped peel for flavor
- zest for life
- orange zestGrated citrus peel
- citrus zestGrated fruit peel
- lime zestGrated citrus skin
zest, zesty, zestful, zests, zesting, zestfully, zestfulness