Preserved Lemons Middle Eastern Style

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 11

Preserved Lemons Middle Eastern Style Recipe

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

3360 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

N/A

Calories

N/A

Sugar

N/A

Fat

N/A

Preserved lemons are a staple of Middle Eastern cuisine. They are used to add flavor and complexity to dishes such as tagines, couscous, and salads. The traditional method of preserving lemons involves packing them in salt and lemon juice and allowing them to ferment for several weeks. This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to making your own preserved lemons at home. Once you have made them, you can experiment with using them in a variety of dishes to add a new dimension of flavor.

Instructions

1.	Spread a layer of salt in the bottom of a 1-quart glass jar.
2.	Cut the lemons into quarters, but not all the way through, and sprinkle salt in the cuts.
3.	Pack the lemons into the jar, spices, bay leaves and salt layers added every few lemons.
4.	Press the lemons down; add enough lemon juice to cover all the lemons, tightly seal the jar.
5.	Let the mixture sit for 2 to 4 weeks in a warm, not hot, place.
6.	Once the lemons have simmered, remove them from the jar and rinse them in cold water.
7.	Remove the flesh of the lemon and discard it. Sliver the rinds and store them in the refrigerator for up to 6 months.

PROS

Preserved lemons have a unique taste and are a great addition to many dishes.

They add a tangy, salty flavor to salads, stews, and marinades.

CONS

Preserved lemons are high in sodium and should be consumed in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Preserved lemons are low in calories and high in vitamin C, calcium, and potassium.
They also contain probiotics which are beneficial for gut health and immunity.

	250 g coarse salt , kitchen
	10 lemons , scrubbed and quartered
	1 bay leaf
	2 -3 whole cloves
	1 cinnamon stick
	extra lemon juice