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Moroccan Preserved Lemons — Moroccan recipe
Moroccan Preserved Lemons, photographed for the Kitchen Pantri cookbook.

Moroccan Preserved Lemons

Whole lemons cut open, packed with coarse salt and left to cure in their own juice for about a month, until the peels turn soft, silky and intensely lemony. A spoonful of the chopped rind lifts tagines, couscous, salads, dressings and roast chicken.

At a glance

Cuisine
Moroccan
Category
Condiment
Prep time
Total time
Makes
1 quart
Calories
About 10 kcal per serving
Difficulty
Easy
Dietary
Dairy Free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

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