Orange Dust
This recipe is an accompaniment for Shrimp with Orange Dust .
Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 45 min
· Orange dust can be stored in an airtight container in a cool dark place up to 1 month.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes about 1/4 cup
Ingredients
Special Equipment
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly oil with grapeseed oil.
Step 2
Remove zest from oranges with a vegetable peeler and trim any white pith from zest with a sharp paring knife. Bring zest, sugar, and waterto a boil in a 3-quart saucepan, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, until syrupy, about 6 minutes. Drain zest in a sieve and spread out on baking sheet.
Step 3
Bake zest in middle of oven until dry and crisp, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool on baking sheet on a rack. Grind zest to a powder in electric coffee/spice grinder.
