Top hack: how to squeeze a lemon without a knife (and without seeds!)
Kitchen hacks? Bring them on! We could all use handy tips that save us time and effort in the kitchen, so we’re always happy to keep the conversation going with you. Here’s another one to try right away…
Recently, we shared another great set of kitchen hacks with you (plus two that weren’t worth trying), such as ‘whipping’ cream in a jam jar and speed-ripening bananas. This one makes squeezing a lemon effortless.
A touch of acidity
Acidity is a flavor element that genuinely takes almost everything to the next level: a squeeze of lemon juice works wonders on a perfectly cooked steak, in virtually any soup, over any fish and on rich, fatty foods such as avocados. My culinary/cocktail life isn’t complete without lime juice, because how else would I make frozen margarita pie, or frozen watermelon mules? (As you can see, I’m not getting off the frozen train anytime soon.)
Just a few drops
But sometimes, such as over that steak, you really only need a few drops. Then you’ve cut open the entire lemon, squeezed out those few drops and, if you’re unlucky, you still have to fish the seeds out of your plate – before putting the virtually unused lemon halves in the vegetable drawer, only to find them again three weeks later and throw them away. What a waste.
How to squeeze a lemon without a knife (and without seeds)
With this trick, you extract exactly the amount of juice you need from your lemon, and you can store the rest more effectively. It’s also super handy if you don’t have a knife at hand! Firmly roll a ripe lemon back and forth over your countertop or cutting board. Take a cocktail stick or wooden skewer and poke a hole in the tip of the lemon (not where the stem was, but on the other end).
Now you can squeeze out the amount you need through this hole, and store the lemon better and for longer than if you had cut it open. It really works! Less food waste, more enjoyment from your lemons: a win-win as far as we’re concerned.
Also read:
- Baking with lemon
- Emma’s food annoyances: water with lemon
- Recipe: Cauliflower with peas, almonds and lemon
