Lemon Zest

The peel of the lemon has been used for centuries to flavor foods. Our Lemon Zest is finely minced using only the outer peel of the lemon - no bitter pith - mixed with 50% sugar. This 'knuckle saver' ingredient base is every baker's friend! Lemon Zest adds texture and mouth-feel to your desserts, sauces, glazes, and soups, along with natural lemon flavor from the oil found in the rind. It offers a more delicious and intense lemon flavor than lemon juice.


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Featured Recipe

Tamarind Barbeque Sauce

Yield: 18 oz.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Source: David Katz, Consulting Chef
    • 1 oz. peanut oil
    • 3 large shallots, minced
    • 3 cloves garlic, minced
    • 2 tsp. hot chili paste
    • 1 tsp. coriander seed, finely ground
    • 1/2 tsp. anise seed, finely ground
    • 1 tbsp. Culinary Traditions™ Ginger,  thawed
    • 12 oz. prepared hoisin sauce
    • 4 oz. Culinary Traditions™ Tamarind,  thawed
    • 1 tsp. Culinary Traditions™ Lemon Zest,  thawed
    • 2 tbsp. honey, or to taste
    • 3 oz. dark soy sauce, or to taste

Method:
1. Heat a 2-quart saucepan over a medium-high burner. When the pan is hot, add the peanut oil. Add the shallot and garlic, chili paste, coriander, anise seed and Sweet Ginger purée. Sauté for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and bring the pot to a simmer. Reduce the heat and cook at a bare simmer for 10 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Adjust the seasoning with salt or additional soy and honey.
3. Cool the sauce to room temperature, then refrigerate in a tightly covered container until use.

Serving Suggestion:
This sauce is best brushed over Grilled or Roasted Pork and Fowl during the last few minutes of cooking. Serve with additional sauce as a condiment.
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