How to use oranges in savory dishes? Here are the best recipes to scent first and second citrus fruits and salads
In winter the oranges they color our kitchen with sweetness and exceptional beneficial properties for health. Natural or in a juice are the most classic ways of consumption, but there are many other possibilities to fill up on vitamins. And we are not talking about the usual uses in desserts: a touch of orange can pleasantly transform even savory dishes, first courses And seconds as well as the salads. How?
In the gallery above you will find many savory recipes with easy and tasty oranges, while below the tips to start experimenting.
How to use oranges in savory recipes: the juice
Orange juice is a precious ingredient for the whole menu.
Quite simply you can use it as citronette, mixing together the orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Ideal for dressing salads and vegetables in general.
Orange juice can also come in handy for marinate meat and fish before cooking.
Marinating is a technique that allows you to give the ingredients aromas and softness. Try it with chicken or salmon, letting it flavor for at least 4 hours in orange juice together with the herbs and spices that best suit your taste.
Using orange juice during cooking can also make the ingredients tastier by glazing them, as in the case of pork escalopes with orange or duck with orange.
How to use oranges in savory recipes: the zest
To give a citrus note to the preparations, simply use the orange peel.
First of all, it is important to always choose organic oranges, grown without the use of chemicals and therefore with an edible peel.
The orange must be grated, making sure to use only the orange part, since the white part it is more bitter. Use it in the creaming risotto or directly on pasta after cooking: it will win you over even on spaghetti with tomato sauce.
The zest remains a very valid ingredient even within doughs, like that of scones, or to flavor mousse and savory creams.
How to use oranges in savory recipes: sliced
After learning how to peel oranges live (here the video tutorial), you will not resist the temptation to add a few slices to your salads. The result is surprising, thanks to the contrast between the sweetness of the citrus fruit and the flavor of the other ingredients.
The cult couple is definitely the orange-fennel one, but a little creativity is enough to try new taste sensations every time. For example, combine oranges with radicchio, olives, onions or tuna to whet your palate.
Find many other ideas in the gallery above
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