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Spiced preserved lemons

These spiced preserved lemons swim in a heady combination of chunky salt, fiery dried chilies, fragrant whole coriander seeds, and earthy whole cumin seeds.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 5 yellow juicy lemons washed and sliced into ​​½ cm thick slices
  • ¾ cup coarse salt
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2-3 dried Thai chili pepper or dry Sudanese Shata
  • 2 tablespoons whole coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

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  1. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except olive oil. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a cool, dark place for 3 days .
  2. Transfer the entire contents of the bowl into a jar (including the liquids!), add olive oil , seal well and set aside for 3 weeks. Occasionally shake the jar to distribute seasonings.