Orange
Orange: A fragrant citrus fruit, with its peel and juice providing acidity, freshness, and balance to both sweet and savoury dishes.
What it offers and why to use it
Orange: A fragrant citrus fruit, with its peel and juice providing acidity, freshness, and balance to both sweet and savoury dishes. Wash thoroughly if using the peel and avoid the white part, which is more bitter. Add the juice at the end to preserve its freshness.
Clean acidity, intense aroma in the peel, and variable sweetness depending on the variety and ripeness.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
When buying oranges, look for pieces that are heavy for their size, with firm skin and a perceptible aroma, without any soft spots, mould, or excessive dehydration.
Store
Can be stored for several days at room temperature and longer in the refrigerator. Store freshly squeezed juice in a sealed container and use it soon to preserve its aroma.
Prepare
Wash thoroughly if using the peel and avoid the white part, which is more bitter. Add the juice at the end to preserve its freshness.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Pairs well with fish, seafood, chicken, olive oil, garlic, herbs, chocolate, nuts, and other fruits.
How to substitute it
If you don't have oranges, you can substitute them with another citrus fruit, adjusting the acidity and sweetness; vinegar can be used in dressings, but it doesn't provide the same aroma.
Recipes with orange
Beetroot, pomegranate and orange smoothie
Vegetarian
Citrus rice pudding in the Thermomix
Thermomix
Fried bananas with cream and almonds
Vegetarian
Pork tenderloin with Café de Paris sauce
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