Why You Should Add a Lemon Zester to Your Kitchen
Many of us do not have ample storage space in our kitchens. Adding new items can be tough because no one wants cluttered drawers and cabinets. Even adding small items over time can land you in the cluttered spot you never wanted to be in.
That being said, if you have room to add one more small tool to your kitchen, go purchase a lemon zester. You can use this tool for a variety of other tasks in addition to zesting citrus fruits. Below we will walk you through all the different ways you can use your zester and why you should purchase one today.
5 Reasons Why You Should
Purchase a Lemon Zester
You Can Use it With Other Foods
Outside of zesting lemons and other citrus fruits, you can also use your lemon zester for all kinds of cooking tasks. Below are just a few other ways to use it:
- Grating Ginger,
- Grating Garlic,
- Shaving Chocolate
- Grating Different Cheeses,
- Grating Nutmeg and Other Spices,
- Shredding Coconut,
- Shaving Truffles, and
- Grating Wasabi and Horseradish
It Adds Flavor to Your Meals
Lemon and citrus zest adds that “final touch flavor” to many of your favorite meals. It also does not change the chemistry, or how a dish cooks. Adding something like lemon juice will actually change the entire chemistry and texture of your dish.
Zest usually sits on top and provides additional flavor with each bite you take. Knowing this, you can take some of your at home meals from ordinary to extraordinary!
Lemon Zest is Good For You
Lemon zest comes from the peel of a lemon. Inside lemon peels there are numerous vitamins and minerals that can be good for your diet. Below is a list of a few of these:
- Contains Vitamin C,
- Could Support Oral Health,
- High Levels of Antioxidants,
- Could Help Your Immune System,
- Potential Antimicrobial & Antifungal Benefits, and
- Can Add Additional Fiber to Your Diet
Many Zesters Are Dishwasher Safe
After using a lemon zester, you can often throw it in your dishwasher to save yourself from hand washing it. Most lemon zesters are dishwasher safe, but there are a few that are not.
Additionally, lemon zesters are very sharp so it can be very easy to cut yourself while cleaning yours. Save yourself an unwanted cut and throw yours in the dishwasher for a safe and easy wash.
Easy to Store
Lemon zesters are a small tool, so you can easily store them in most drawers and cabinets across your kitchen. Also, many of them come with hook holes that allow you to hang them where you like.
Choosing Your Lemon Zester
If these reasons sparked your interest about lemon zesters, we think we can point you in the right direction to find one that fits your needs. There are many local stores that carry them and Sur La Table has some great options, but before heading to a store, it is often wise to do some research online.
There are many health and grocery sites that offer lists of the best lemon zesters you can purchase online, or in stores. These lists give you detailed analysis of each zester, so you can easily decide if it will be a good fit for you. You can purchase many of the options online which can ultimately save you a trip to the store!
Final Thoughts
A lemon zester can be a great addition to your kitchen. They are easy to store, can provide additional flavoring to your home cooked meals and citrus zest can be a healthy addition to your lifestyle. If you enjoyed this article, we’d love for you to check out a few more!