There’s no need to be a master chef to know how to cut a lime like a pro. Just follow these simple steps and you’ll be on your way to adding a zesty touch to your favorite dishes.
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Cutting a lime into wedges
One of the most popular ways to use a lime is to cut it into wedges and use it as a garnish. This is a simple and quick way to add some flavor to your dish. There are a few different ways to cut a lime into wedges. Let’s go over a few of them.
Cut off each end of the lime.
Do this by cutting about 1/4 inch (0.6 cm) from each end of the lime. This will help the lime wedge out of the peel more easily and give you a flat surface to work with. If your lime is very long, you can cut it in half before cutting off the ends.
Cut the lime in half from top to bottom.
Start by cutting the lime in half from top to bottom. You can cut through the lime horizontally if you want, but this can make it harder to get evenly-sized wedges. Once the lime is halved, cut each half into thirds or quarters, depending on how large you want your wedges to be.
If you want to remove the lime zest (the outermost layer of the peel), you can do so now. Use a sharp paring knife or a vegetable peeler to remove just the outermost layer of the peel, being careful not to take off any of the underlying white pith (the bitter inner layer). Once the zest is removed, cut each quarter lime into wedges and enjoy!
Cut each half of the lime into thirds.
Using a sharp knife cut each half of the lime into thirds. You should end up with six equal lime wedges
Cutting a lime into slices
One of the most popular citrus fruits, limes are key ingredients in many cocktails and dishes. While you can find pre-cut limes at the grocery store, there’s nothing like fresh-cut lime slices. This guide will show you how to cut a lime into slices like a pro.
Cut off each end of the lime.
Start by cutting off each end of the lime with a sharp knife You want to cut through the thick green skin and white pith to get to the juicy flesh beneath.
Next, cut the lime in half from top to bottom so that you have two long lime halves.
Then, cut each lime half into thin slices. You can make the slices as thick or thin as you like.
Finally, arrange the lime slices on a plate or in a glass and enjoy!
Cut the lime in half from top to bottom.
Starting at the top of the lime, make a cut down the center of the fruit, slicing it in half from top to bottom. If your lime is very round, you may need to make a second slice in order to halve it.
Cut each half of the lime into thin slices.
To get thin lime slices, start by cutting the lime in half width-wise. If your lime is particularly round, you may want to cut it into quarters before halving it. Once you have two lime halves, cut each one into thin slices. For the thinnest possible slices, use a sharp knife and make sure to hold the lime half steady as you slice it. If you want slightly thicker slices, you can use a less sharp knife or even a citrus zester. To get perfect, thin lime slices every time, practice slicing a few limes until you get the hang of it!
