Cooking & Baking Essentials
The Technique
Limes
Most limes available are known as Persian or Tahiti more specifically which have been cross bred from lemons & key limes to produce this reliable seedless citrus variety. The fruit is extremely versatile as it can be showcased in sweet or savory recipe applications or serve as a supporting role lending balance to dishes. From appetizers to desserts, fresh lime zest & juice perk up most anything flawlessly. Their bright taste lends wonderful flavor to desserts such as Key Lime Pie & Mini Coconut-Key Lime Chess Pies. When savory applications are desired, look no further than south of the border favorites such as tamales, Mexican Street Corn & Black Bean-Avocado Gorditas to mainstream favorites including Sweet Chili-Lime Ribs, Fresh Lime Chicken & Barley Soup or Avocado Toast that benefit from the beloved citrus. Learn how to use a citrus reamer in order to juice many for use in a variety of recipe applications.
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How To Juice Fresh Limes
Limes may be used in both sweet & savory foods. They balance classic Mexican cuisine specialties beautifully by adding just the right amount of zippy flavor to recipes ranging from American-Style Beef Tostadas, Homemade Salsa, Salsa Fresca, Huevos Rancheros & Machaca Con Huevos to tacos, enchiladas, flautas & burritos. When cocktails are in order, Ginger Margaritas & Cilantro-Lime Bloody Mary Shooters pair well. When choosing them from produce bins, select fruit with a bright, uniform color. Pick them up & gently press them in your hand. They should feel firm with a slight give to them. If the zest is desired, take care of that task first by running the outer portion over a microplane grater, then slice the limes in half for juicing. Extracting it from the citrus is simple when the correct tool is used.
The Technique
When fresh lime juice is needed for recipe applications, it’s important to have the right device that will release every bit. A glass juicer where the reamer is set over a small bowl to collect the juice can be used or my preferred choice is a citrus reamer. These valuable tools are generally coated with a non-reactive finish to prevent the acid from producing off flavors. Citrus halves can be placed in the custom fit compartment then the handles pressed together to extract the juice over a small bowl. It’s efficient enough to press every bit of juice quickly. Once the task is complete, the pulp will be left behind. Simply remove the used lime halves & discard them. Before adding the juice to recipe applications, pour it through a small fine wire mesh sieve to collect any unwanted bits of pulp that may be in the bowl.
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