Tired of getting a paltry amount of juice from your lemons? Fear not, for a TikTok culinary expert revealed a simple method that will guarantee you get more value for money from your citrus fruits . Whether your squeezing your lemons by hand or using a juicer, be sure to follow the advice that will only add 20 seconds to your food preparation time. In a video shared online, user EmpireIQ (@zoyawrite804) shared a series of hacks that will "save time and waste", beginning with juicing.
"Microwave your lemons for 20 seconds before juicing," they said. "This simple trick doubles the amount of juice you'll get." And explaining the science behind the technique, EmpireIQ continued: "The heat breaks down the cell walls making the lemon softer and easier to squeeze.
It's perfect for recipes, cocktails or a zesty lemonade." Not only that, the trick works on other fruits too. "This hack works for limes and oranges too," EmpireIQ added.
"Save money and get more juice with less effort. Your citrus fruits will never go to waste again." Next, EmpireIQ detailed how to make the most of your herbs - by freezing them.
"Fresh herbs like basil, rosemary or thyme tend to wilt quickly in the fridge. Instead of letting them go to waste, chop them finely, place them in an ice cube tray and cover them with olive oil. "Once frozen, pop out the herb-infused cubes and store them in a freezer bag.
These are perfect for tossing into soups, sauces or sautésfor instant flavour without having to prep fresh .