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Deiss.<\/cite><\/p>\n \nCitrus is an amazing way to brighten up the flavor profile of a dish or to add some acidity to balance out the sweetness of other ingredients. To stretch your citrus fruits to their maximum potential, Chef Zee has two recommendations. First, let it come to room temperature. “When a lemon. lime or orange is at room temperature, you’re going to get the most juice out of it,” she explains. “We keep our citrus in the fridge sometimes so taking it out early and letting it come to room temperature or even microwaving it for a couple of seconds will help you get the most juice.” <\/p>\n \nIf your lemons and limes are room temperature but you still need a little extra acid, Chef Zee recommends using the zest, “the most flavor that you’re going to be getting from any one of your citruses actually comes from the skin itself.” Chef Zee explained that the skin of citrus fruits contains a lot of oil that is loaded with flavor. You just want to be sure to only zest the top layer of the fruit and don’t get into the more bitter-tasting pith. <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Related story <\/p>\n This Heidi Klum-Approved Skincare Brand's Ultra Hydrating Cream Smooths & Leaves Skin 'Super Glowy'<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n \nThis one is simple, but key. Try to keep your kitchen as stocked as possible with the ingredients you use most often. “For Hispanic cuisine, I recommend keeping extra onions and peppers on hand,” Chef Zee says. “It can be any kind of onion, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a Spanish onion. You can always swap in a white onion, a Vidalia onion or even a red onion. And the same goes for peppers — it doesn’t matter which kind, just try to keep one variety like bell peppers or cubanelles stocked.”<\/p>\n \nYou’ll want to make sure you keep your spice cabinet stocked as well. “Always have some paprika, have some cumin. Oh, and oregano. Oregano is a big one,” Chef Zee says. “I can make magic happen with just some oregano, garlic, and lime juice.” <\/p>\nCitrus Is More Potent at Room Temperature<\/h3>\n
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