Zesting

[chazza]

I have a load of recipes that involve zesting a load of limes or lemons. This seems to take ages with a handheld grater. Is there any other way to do it?

Is zest absolutely necessary in recipes that include the juice too?

[jack daniels]

afraid not, you don't have to adsd the zest but it really does add to the flavour it requires.
you could try freezing the limes/lemons first and then grating- it'll come off easier but your hands will get cold!

[buttons]

Buy yourself a zester - much much easier than grating, just run it down the surface for perfect zest! http://www.johnlewis.com/230420962/Product.asp x