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Lime twists are useful as a cocktail garnish or as a salad or cake decoration. They're very easy to make.
Ingredients
- Lime
Steps
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1Wash the lime to clean it. Since the peel will come into contact with the food or drink, it needs to be cleaned. Wipe dry with a kitchen towel.[1]
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2Place the lime on the wooden cutting board.Advertisement
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.3Cut a thin slice through the lime. Cut as many thin slices as you'll need to use for garnish or decoration.[2] -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.4Place the slice flat on the cutting board. Using the knife, make a small cut halfway through the lime slice.[3] -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.5Pick up the cut lime slice. Twist the two sides of the cut (slit) in opposite directions. Then fold around. The lime slice is now a lime twist and is ready to use as a garnish. -
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The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported.6Repeat with the remaining lime slices.
Things You'll Need
- Sharp knife and cutting board
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