In the Ottolenghi Preserved Lemons method, you add the juice and flavorings one week into the process. What are preserved lemons? Preserved lemons are whole lemons, of any variety, that have been packed with salt and lemon juice and left to pickle in a cool dark place for at least a month.
It's easy to make your own preserved lemons. They taste great and can be used in lots of recipes. Wash your lemons. Press kosher salt into the cuts in the lemon. Then press them all into the glass jar. Squeeze the juice from the remaining lemons (strain to remove seeds) and add juice to the jar till the lemons are fully covered.
Preserved lemons are the secret to these easy Mexican-inspired kidney beans. They're a deliciously spicy addition to burritos and tacos, or served as a side with scrambled eggs for brunch. "The salt-preserved lemon offer a flavor like no other," says recipe contributor ACONTORER.
Lemon wedges are coated in kosher salt and preserved in lemon juice and olive oil for a delicious tangy condiment that will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 months. Julienne the yellow rind, and add to your favorite chicken, beef, fish, or rice dish for a lemony zing.