supreming

Definition

The delicate process of removing citrus segments from their membranes, leaving you with perfect naked fruit wedges. Named 'supreme' because you'll feel like a culinary god when you finally master it without wasting half the fruit.

Example Usage

I need you to supreme those oranges for the salad, and try to keep some flesh on them this time.

Origin

French 'suprême' (supreme/highest quality)

Fun Fact

A properly supremed citrus segment has no pith, no membrane, and no seeds—just pure fruit that costs about three times what the whole orange cost in labor time.

Source: Advanced knife skills and fruit preparation

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