The Best Way to Squeeze Key Limes (7 Steps)
Key limes appear smaller than their counterparts do, but their juice packs a more intensely flavorful punch. Because of this, you will need to use a third less of the amount of key lime juice in recipes. Although squeezing limes can become a messy task, it will be well worth the effort. Liven up recipes with fresh key lime juice.
Things You'll Need
- Paper towels
- Knife
- Container
Instructions
-
Wash the limes with cool water. Dry them off with a paper towel.
-
Clean an area on your kitchen counter. Allow the limes to sit at room temperature. Roll them on the counter with the flat part of your hand while simultaneously pressing down on the lime.
-
Cut ¼ to ½ inch off the bottom of the lime. This will allow you to stand it up straight to cut it with some stability.
-
Slice a side off the lime. Make the slice off-center to break the membranes to squeeze the juice out easier.
-
Make two additional off-center cuts. This should leave you with three pieces of lime.
-
Twist the core off. You will be able to squeeze juice out of this too.
-
Hold the lime pieces over a container by the rind. Point the lime fruit toward the container, and squeeze to release the juice.
Previous:How to Eat Lemon Grass (4 Steps)
Next: Canola vs. Safflower Oil
Produce & Pantry
- How to Clean a Persimmon (5 Steps)
- Storing and Canning Refried Beans (6 Steps)
- Or cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside you can also tell many?
- How to Store Coconut Water
- How to Cook Down Plum Tomatoes Into Sauce (11 Steps)
- How to Stock Your Kitchen with Staples
- How to Freeze Stewed Tomatoes (9 Steps)
- Do elder bugs eat tomato plants?
- What are the fruits that grow in cool climate?
- How to Preserve Garlic Scapes for Year Long Use
Produce & Pantry
- Bakeware
- Baking Basics
- Baking Techniques
- Cooking Techniques
- Cooking Utensils
- Cookware
- Easy Recipes
- Green
- Produce & Pantry
- Spices
