Citrus
Preserved Lemon
ليمان مصير
Morocco
Lemons cured in salt and their own juice until the peel turns soft, floral, and intensely savoury.
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What it is
A closer look at Preserved Lemon.
Lemons cured in salt and their own juice until the peel turns soft, floral, and intensely savoury.
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Only the softened peel is usually chopped into tagines, salads, and sauces; it should not taste like fresh lemon.
Where it belongs
Origins and
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