verb
- removing the outer peel of citrus fruit in thin strips or small pieces
Usage: culinary
Examples
- She is zesting the lemon for the cake recipe.
- Try zesting the orange directly over the salad.
- He spent time zesting limes for the cocktail garnish.
- The chef was zesting several lemons for the sauce.
- I’m zesting this grapefruit to add flavor to the marinade.
- She’s carefully zesting the citrus to avoid the bitter pith.