noun / verb
zest
The outer peel of citrus fruit, or removing it for use in food.
Fresh lemon zest gives this simple cake a bright flavor.
Etymology
The French word names a piece of citrus rind. The culinary sense preserves that aromatic outer material used to flavor food.
More examples
- Zest the lemon before you squeeze out its juice.
- She stirs orange zest into the cookie dough.
- I zested two limes for the salad dressing.
Forms
zest · zests · zested · zesting
zester noun — A tool for removing thin citrus peel.