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Preserved Lemons

Gently simmered lemons and bay leaves, warmed with cardamom and chilli, a Moroccan dish.

Serves 5 · Easy

Serves
5

Ingredients

Time
Prep 10 min
Difficulty
easy
  1. 1

    Stand each lemon on end and slice vertically into 4 wedges, but leave the base of the lemon uncut.

  2. 2

    Fill each lemon lemon with 1 Tbsp salt, and place in 1-qt jar with a lid. Cover lemons with 2 cups boiling water. Add remaining salt, lemon juice, cardamom pods, bay leaf, and chiles.

  3. 3

    Seal jar tightly, shake to mix, and store 3 days to 1 month before using.

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