Posted on
30 September 2012
by
ewfood
Preserved Lemons [1]
Preserved Lemons
Ingredients
6 medium lemons
250ml lemon juice
250ml lime juice
55grams cooking salt (coarse)
Preparation
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Quarter the lemon lengthways and allow for a 5mm of the base
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Sprinkle the cut lemons with salt
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Put the lemons into a sterilised jar (1.5 litres) and pour over mixture and fill the jar to the top and seal.
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To serve: discard and remove the pulp from the rind.
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Squeeze the juice from the lemon rind, rinse rind well and slice thinly.
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Can be served with a platter of olives, cubed feta cheese and olive oil lightly sprinkled over.
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The rinds can also be used in tagines, casseroles, with salad for a fish dish.
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