Friday, December 12, 2008

Preserved Lemons



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Ever since I discovered Moroccan cuisine, I've been fascinated by preserved lemons. It seems a ubiquitous ingredient in Moroccan dishes and I can't wait to try a dish with these lemons in it.

We saw a Food Safari episode where the woman just kept stuffing lemons into a jar and salting the lemons. I couldn't quite believe that it was as easy as that. I was skeptical and also afraid of the process.

Then I saw a post on Tony Tahhan's blog on how to make preserved lemons and I figure that we should give it a try.

Plus, I bought all these pretty Mason jars and have to put them to good use.

I went out and bought the smallest lemons I could get my hands on for my preserved lemons.

Then it was just as that woman on the show did.

Stuff lemon into jar and salt, salt, and salt.

And wait.

Wait, wait, wait until the water turns clear.

Use.

Hmm, guesses on what we used these preserved lemons in?
Find out here.


Preserved Lemons how-to on Tony Tahhan.

Moroccan dishes at [eatingclub] vancouver:
Moroccan Lamb Skewers with Figs & Red Onions
Preserved Lemons
Moroccan Chicken Tagine

Food Safari website
Food Safari: Moroccan

[eatingclub] vancouver dishes inspired by Food Safari episodes:
Spanish: Tortilla de Patatas
Thai: Waterfall Beef Salad
Lebanese: Tarator-style Sauce
Thai: Thai Basil Stir-Fry (gka prow)
Lebanese: Lamb Kafta (Turkish: Lamb Kofte)
Indonesian: Belado
Moroccan: Preserved Lemons
Moroccan: Chicken Tagine

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Posted by TS of eatingclub vancouver at 10:32 AM
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15 comments:

  1. JoelenDec 12, 2008 12:47 PM
    Oooh - the next time I have excess lemons/limes on hand I'll have to try this!!
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  2. LoDec 12, 2008 01:30 PM
    Oh, I LOVE preserved lemons... had no idea it was really that easy!
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  3. HeleneDec 12, 2008 02:44 PM
    I never made preserved lemons before. You did a great job.
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  4. tigerfishDec 12, 2008 07:45 PM
    Good way to "get rid" of lemons since they don't keep fresh juicy forever anyway.
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  5. Wandering ChopsticksDec 13, 2008 12:05 AM
    Add sugar and water and you've got VNese salty lemonade. :)
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  6. ...for who made the starsDec 13, 2008 12:17 AM
    Wow they look awesome! Where did you purchase these jars? I can't seem to find any!
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  7. ...for who made the starsDec 13, 2008 12:18 AM
    Where did you purchase these jars from? I can't find the anywhere!!
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  8. dirtykitchensecretsDec 13, 2008 05:22 AM
    My Lebanese grandmother used to make these... she came from a Lebanese coastal town (Batroun) know for it's lemons and oranges... brings back great memories.
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  9. NúriaDec 13, 2008 05:49 AM
    Yes, it looks as if one could do it with the eyes closed... He, he supereasy :D.

    But I can always find fresh lemons, why should I preserve them? Why do Moroccans preserve them also? their climate is similar to ours.
    These are not mean questions: just thinking out loud :D

    They look lovely inside the jar, though ;D
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  10. PamDec 13, 2008 06:02 PM
    Darn, I was supposed to get lemons from the store today. I wanted to try this too! Keep us posted.
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  11. _ts of [eatingclub] vancouverDec 17, 2008 01:59 PM
    Wandering Chopsticks:
    Hey! We've never had that but that sounds really good! We do love our lemon with salt, actually... OK, will try this! =)

    for who made the stars:
    Oh, I'm not sure where it would be over there... but here, we just find them in our regular supermarket (Safeway). Although, they're not displayed individually; they're sold by the box/case. So perhaps your supermarket has them too but they're just not noticeable on the shelves!

    dirtykitchensecrets:
    Do they make preserved oranges too in the same way?

    Núria:
    Haha, no worries, re thinking out loud. I don't actually know. Maybe there's just SOOOOO many lemons! =D
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  12. KevinDec 21, 2008 04:35 AM
    I have never had preserved lemons. I am going to have to try them.
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  13. OlgaJan 9, 2009 01:49 PM
    You are so right; they are very easy to make.

    I made a jar about 4 years ago...it sat in my fridge for a year, and then I just trashed them :) Maybe I should try again.
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  14. Manger La VilleJan 9, 2009 08:11 PM
    I love preserved lemons, I think they really add something nice to Moroccan dishes. Glad I learned how to make them. Plus they would make great gifts.
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  15. _ts of [eatingclub] vancouverJan 15, 2009 02:37 PM
    Kevin:
    Once you make them, a whole world of Moroccan delights will follow! =)

    Olga:
    Haha. I guess one would have to figure out where to use them... the only dish we know to use them is our chicken tagine.

    Manger La Ville:
    There's something inherently pretty about the yellow lemons inside a glass jar. =)
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