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Orange Dust

This recipe is an accompaniment for Shrimp with Orange Dust .

Active time: 15 min Start to finish: 45 min

Cooks' note:

· 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

1/2 teaspoon grapeseed oil
2 navel oranges (preferably organic)
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup water

Special Equipment

an electric coffee/spice grinder

Preparation

  1. 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.

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