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Salted lemons – basic recipe

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • Lemon(s), amount as desired
  • n. B. Sea salt, coarse
  • e.g. olive oil and/or water
  • n. B. Spice(s) e.g. cinnamon, bay leaf, coriander, pepper, clove(s)

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes

Cut a slice into a lemon. First halve and then quarter, but do not cut all the way through. Fill with coarse salt and place in a preserving jar. Fill with olive oil and/or boiling water enough to cover the lemons. Add cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, coriander seeds, peppercorns, and cloves as desired. Seal tightly and store in a cool, dark place for at least 4, preferably 8 weeks. Info: – Origin: North Africa – Uses: In stews (tajine), salads, and couscous. – Reuse the pickling liquid as a seasoning or to make lemon oil.

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Written by John Myers

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