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Preserved Lemon

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Preserved lemons are a common flavoring agent in Moroccan cuisine, particularly in very slow braises known as tagines. They are also found as an unusual cocktail garnish.

Ingredients

  • Lemons
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. 1
    Poke holes in the lemons with a sharp knife. Pack them in an airtight jar, separating them from one another with salt.
  2. 2
    Cover the jar, and store in a dark place for a day. If the lemons have not released enough liquid to cover, add additional salt and reseal the jar.
  3. 3
    Store in a cool dark place for approximately 2 weeks. Refrigerate afterwards.
Cuisine
Moroccan

Dietary Information

Vegan

Recipe Attribution

Wikibooks Cookbook
en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Preserved_Lemon