How To Cut Lemon

The knowledge of how to cut lemon can be very useful in your culinary pursuits since lemon is widely used in many recipes like cakes, tarts, meringues, juices, salads etc. Lemon wheels look attractive for garnishing and in desserts while lemon wedges are the best way to get the juices out as well as serve with drinks. Let use see how lemon can be cut in various ways.

Cutting Lemon Wedges

1. Wash lemon and pat dry.
2. Roll lemon on cutting board, all the while pressing with palm of hand. This releases the juices.
3. Trim the ends.
4. Stand lemon upright on cutting board.
5. Slice lemon lengthwise into half.
6. Place cut surface down on cutting board and cut lengthwise.
7. Repeat with other half.
8. Slice each lemon quarter into 2 wedges each.
9. Cut off the edge of wedge containing seeds.

Cut Lemon into Slices

1. Place washed lemon horizontally on cutting board.
2. Trim the ends.
3. Cut through the lemon to make slices of desired thickness.
4. Lemon wheels or slices are ready.

Van Dyke a Lemon

1. Wash, clean and dry lemon.
2. Trim the ends.
3. Make zig-zag cuts in the skin of lemon, using a sharp knife, on the equator of lemon.
4. Cut as deep as possible.
5. Separate the halves carefully.

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