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Grate Green Lemons for Strong Flavor

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From Nancy Gaifyllia, for About.com

In recipes that call for grated lemon peel where the lemon smell and taste need to stand out, use underripe (green) lemons. Both the smell and taste are stronger than ripe (yellow) lemons.

~ Contributor: Yiayia Kaliroi Krasanaki



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