Lamoun Makbouss – Pickled Lemons

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 4

Lamoun Makbouss - Pickled Lemons Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

168 hours

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb lemon
	1/4 cup salt
	1/2 cup olive oil

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Lamoun Makbouss or Pickled Lemons is a traditional Middle Eastern side dish that is commonly used as a condiment in many recipes. The sour, slightly salty, and acidic flavor of pickled lemons goes great with seafood dishes, grilled meats, tagines, and more. Pickling lemons is a great way to preserve them and add extra flavor to meals. This recipe only uses three simple ingredients and is easy to make at home. The pickled lemons will last for months when stored in the refrigerator and will always be there when you need to add a quick flavor burst to your dishes.

Instructions

1.	Clean the lemons well and cut off the tops.
2.	Make a cut into each lemon from the top down without cutting all the way through to the bottom.
3.	Sprinkle 1 tsp of salt in the cut of each lemon.
4.	Place the lemons tightly in a large jar, add the remaining salt to the jar.
5.	Pour the olive oil on top of the lemons then seal the jar tightly.
6.	Shake the jar gently and set aside for a week.
7.	After one week, shake the jar again and refrigerate for storage.

PROS

Pickled lemons are a great condiment addition to your meals, it adds a unique flavor that is tangy and acidic.

Lemons provide plenty of Vitamin C and have antioxidant properties.

CONS

Long time needed for the pickling process, you have to wait for a week before trying them.

High in sodium, consume in moderation if you have high blood pressure.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pickled lemons are a good source of Vitamin C and antioxidants which can strengthen our immune system and body.
Lemons also contain flavonoids which help fight inflammation.