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Preserved Lemons

Preserved Lemons
Preparation time is 15minutes
Total time is 15minutes
Serve is for 12 people
Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

2 Ingredients

Number of servings
12
  • 6-7 lemons
  • 1/4 cup salt

Nutrition per serving

46 Kilojoules or 11 Calories
1% of daily energy intake*
Protein
0.4grams
Fat
0.1grams
Carbs
3.5grams
Sugars
1.0grams

Quantities above are a guide only. *Percentage daily energy intake is based on an average adult diet of 8700 kJ.

Description

Enjoy our delicious preserved lemons recipe, perfect for adding a unique and zesty flavour to your dishes. A simple and easy twist on a classic. Try it today!

Method

Step 1 of 4

Wash lemons well and dry. Trim a little from the bases so they are flat. Gauge how many lemons will fit into the jar, then quarter those lemons, starting from the stalk end, ensuring you don’t cut right through the bases so the wedges remain attached. Sprinkle 3 tsp salt on the cut surfaces and press lemon back together.

Step 2 of 4

Place 1 tbs salt into the base of a sterilised 750ml preserving jar. Pack in the cut lemons, pushing down firmly.

Step 3 of 4

Juice remaining uncut lemons. Pour juice into jar, ensuring packed lemons are covered. Seal the jar and turn several times to thoroughly mix.

Step 4 of 4

Over the next 2-3 days, continue to press down on lemons to release juices. Lemons should be submerged in the salty liquid. Refrigerate jar for 1 month before using. The peel should now be very soft and translucent.

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