Fruits · Food pairing guide
What goes with Bitter Orange?
Bitter orange contributes three distinct culinary materials: acidic juice, aromatic coloured peel and a notably bitter white pith. Seville orange should not be treated as sweet orange with extra acidity. The peel can dominate a preparation even when the juice is used sparingly.
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Pairing principles
What pairs well with Bitter Orange?
The juice can season rich meat, seafood or vegetables through marinades and sauces; the zest works in much smaller quantities as an aromatic accent. Balance should be judged with the complete dish. Sugar, fat and salt alter the perceived bitterness, but adding more of them cannot reliably rescue an excessively reduced citrus base.
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