By Anne Willan
Published 1989
Strips of citrus zest are simmered to flavor sugar syrup and some savory recipes such as beef cooked en daube. Citrus julienne is an attractive garnish for desserts and savory dishes that are flavored with juice from the fruit, and they can also be candied for desserts. To soften the strips and remove bitter flavor, they should be blanched in boiling water for a couple of minutes and drained.
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