zesters

Rind removal tools

Zesters are kitchen tools designed to remove thin strips of citrus peel, capturing the flavorful outer layer while leaving the bitter white pith behind.

The term also refers to people who zest—either literally in cooking, or figuratively as those who add enthusiasm or flavor to situations: The zesters in our group always find ways to make meetings more interesting.

citrus

lemon

Acidic yellow citrus

rind · peel · tangerine · yuzu · bergamot · kumquat · clementine · pomelo · citron · mandarin

tool

microplane

Ultra-fine kitchen grater

  • graterFood-shredding kitchen tool
  • peelerSkin-removing utensil
  • raspCoarse shaping tool

blade · handle · teeth · stainless steel · handheld · ribbon · shreds · curls · strips · ergonomic

culinary

cocktails

Alcoholic blended beverages

sauces · desserts · pastry · confectionery · ceviche · gremolata · candied peel · infusions · compound butter · vinaigrettes

technique

grating

Crossed bars or harsh

pressure · angle · circular motion · downward motion · collecting · tapping · finishing · garnishing · sprinkling · dusting

Opposites
culinary function

zestersjuicers

Fruit liquid extractors

reamers · squeezers · corers · pitters · seeders

tool precision

zesterscleavers

Heavy rectangular knives

mallets · food processors · grinders · mashers · crushers

Phrases
Family

zested, zester

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G