What Does It Mean to Supreme Citrus?
Supreme: To cut citrus segments free of their peel, pith and membranes so you are left with clean, juicy pieces of fruit. It can also name the segments themselves.
In the kitchen
To supreme a fruit, slice off the top and bottom, stand it on the board, and cut away the peel and white pith in strips following the curve. Then cut between the membranes on each side of every segment so the pieces fall free.
Squeeze the leftover membrane over a bowl to catch the juice, and use it in a dressing or a drink. Supremed segments look neat in salads, on tarts and under a broiler, where the bitter membrane would spoil each bite.
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