How to Make Lemon Butterflies
Choose a quality lemon., Wash the lemon., Cut the lemon into slices., Cut each slice in half. , Starting from the center of the peel side of the half slice, make a cut as if to take out a triangle chunk., Arrange the remaining triangles to appear as...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose a quality lemon.
Select a lemon free from blemishes and of a good size. -
Step 2: Wash the lemon.
Clean and dry the lemon before use. , The slices should measure approximately 5mm/ 1/4-inch in size. ,, However, do not cut the whole way through.
Instead, leave the flesh intact at the center and pull away the triangle you've just cut.
Two triangle sides should be left joined in the middle. , Do this on the food you're garnishing. , Using your chosen food pieces, arrange the food as if they were antennae extending up from the butterfly. -
Step 3: Cut the lemon into slices.
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Step 4: Cut each slice in half.
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Step 5: Starting from the center of the peel side of the half slice
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Step 6: make a cut as if to take out a triangle chunk.
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Step 7: Arrange the remaining triangles to appear as butterfly wings.
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Step 8: Add antennae.
Detailed Guide
Select a lemon free from blemishes and of a good size.
Clean and dry the lemon before use. , The slices should measure approximately 5mm/ 1/4-inch in size. ,, However, do not cut the whole way through.
Instead, leave the flesh intact at the center and pull away the triangle you've just cut.
Two triangle sides should be left joined in the middle. , Do this on the food you're garnishing. , Using your chosen food pieces, arrange the food as if they were antennae extending up from the butterfly.
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