Preserved lemons are a traditional condiment and flavoring used in Moroccan dishes. Although the ingredients and method are simple, they usually need to ripen about 30 days. This quick method only requires 7 days.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 ripe lemons
- 1/3 cup coarse (kosher) salt
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- Olive oil
Preparation:
Scrub lemons and dry well. Cut each into 8 wedges. Toss with salt and place in a 1/2-pint glass jar with a glass or plastic-coated lid. Pour in lemon juice. Cover jar tightly and let lemons ripen at room temperature for 7 days, shaking jar each day to distribute salt and juice. To store, add olive oil to cover and refrigerate for up to 6 months.
Source: Mostly Mediterranean by Paula Wolfert (Penguin USA)
Reprinted with permission.
Source: Mostly Mediterranean by Paula Wolfert (Penguin USA)
Reprinted with permission.
