To extract more juice from lemons and limes, players in the culinary world recommend pre-practices like rolling the fruit on a counter to loosen membranes. Chef Abram Bissell emphasizes that this leads to a higher juice yield. Other methods include microwaving the fruits for 20 to 30 seconds to burst membranes, making juicing easier. These low-effort techniques enhance efficiency in preparing recipes like lemonade and key lime pie that rely on fresh juice, ultimately maximizing flavor with minimal extra work.
"A simple trick is to roll the citrus firmly on the counter before you cut it. This loosens up the membranes inside and helps release more juice."
"Briefly microwaving a lemon or lime can make it juice a lot easier. The water molecules in the fruit's interior are heated intensely, causing the juice-filled membranes to burst."
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