preserved lemons
Preserved Lemons Source: Lior's Kitchen Talk Preserved lemons are a staple in Moroccan cuisine and are frequently used in stews or tagines. Although easy to prepare, this step must...
Ingredients
- 3or 4 lemons, depending on size
- 1/4cupcoarse salt, more if desired
- 6coriander seeds
- 6black peppercorns
- 1cinnamon stick
- 4whole cloves
Directions
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Preserved Lemons Source: Lior's Kitchen Talk Preserved lemons are a staple in Moroccan cuisine and are frequently used in stews or tagines
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Although easy to prepare, this step must be done well in advance, since curing the lemons takes at least one month
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3 or 4 lemons, depending on size 1/4 cup coarse salt, more if desired (kosher or coarse sea salt) 6 coriander seeds 6 black peppercorns 1 ci
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Sprinkle salt on inside surface before reshaping
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Place 1 tablespoon salt on the bottom of a 1 1/2-pint size jar
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Place lemons in jar and push them down, adding more salt and spices in between
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Press the lemons into jar and add fresh lemon juice to approximately 3/4 inch from top of jar
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Allow lemons to ripen in a warm place