Using a lemon squeezer is straightforward and efficient for extracting juice from citrus fruits. Here’s how to do it properly:
Step-by-Step Guide to Using a Lemon Squeezer
The key to using a lemon squeezer effectively lies in placing the lemon or lime correctly.
- Orientation: The bottom of the lemon squeezer that has the flat, osed (closed) side with the holes should face downwards (as stated in the reference video). This is counterintuitive to some users. The dome-shaped side of the squeezer will go on top.
- Placement: Place the lemon half or lime half, cut-side down, into the domed part of the lemon squeezer.
- Squeezing: Firmly press the handles together. The flat, holed side will push into the cut surface of the citrus fruit and extract the juice, which will then pass through the holes into a waiting container.
- Extraction: The juice will flow out through the holes in the bottom, while the seeds and pulp are retained in the squeezer.
Visual Guide
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Correct Orientation | Ensure the flat, osed (closed) bottom with holes is facing downwards. |
| 2. Place Fruit | Put the cut half of the lemon or lime into the domed part of the squeezer. |
| 3. Squeeze | Firmly press the handles to extract the juice. The flat, holed side will push into the cut surface and extract the juice. |
| 4. Collect Juice | The juice will pass through the holes into a container or bowl below. |
Key Takeaways
- Correct orientation is vital to the effectiveness of the lemon squeezer.
- The flat, holed side always goes down, contrary to what many might expect.
By following these steps, you’ll easily extract juice from lemons and limes using a lemon squeezer, without any mess.
