Preserved Lemons
Organic and Fresh from the market At the Jan Powers Farmers Markets today I just could not go past the beautiful fresh lemons. These were brought in from the Granite Belt district by my favourite organic fruit and veg stall. I use lemons so much in cooking there is rarely a dish that hasn't been juiced, zested or peeled by lemon. Preserved lemons are a tradition of Moroccan and Middle Eastern cookery that give a wonderfully aromatic piquancy to salsa, salads, fish, poultry or lamb. The combination of the acidic with the sweet in these dishes make them stand out in the taste spectrum. Every home cook should know how to make preserved lemons and limes – they're the most straightforward and cheapest of all the preserves. You can make as many preserved lemons you like as they will last up to a year. There is no need for refrigeration another plus when on a boat and if you have the space make up extra as gifts. Roughly 3 large lemons wi...