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    Preserved Lemons

    Once you taste Ottolenghi preserved lemons and realize how easy they are to make, you’ll wonder where this deeply flavorful condiment has been all your life!

    Seriously, it's one of my favorite condiments and dates back to the 11th Century! Make your own by following this recipe: Ottolenghi Preserved Lemons: A Tangy, Zippy Must-Have Kitchen Staple. It's much simpler than you think.

    After you've made your preserved lemons, try this soon-to-be-family-favorite recipe: Harissa Chicken with Preserved Lemons

    Then, use them to create Preserved Lemon Hummus or Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette The options are truly endless!

    • Preserved lemon pesto on a wooden spoon over a jar with carrot tops in the background.
      Carrot Top Pesto with Preserved Lemon
    • Roasted harissa potatoes on a white plate with a small bowl of gremolata and a lemon napkin.
      Roasted Harissa Potatoes with Preserved Lemon Gremolata
    • Harissa chicken and vegetables on a white plate with a slice of lemon.
      Harissa Chicken with Preserved Lemons
    • straight down beauty shot of preserved lemon hummus in blue bowl
      Preserved Lemon Hummus
    • Preserved lemon vinaigrette in wooden bowl with preserved lemons on the side.
      Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette
    • Fresh lemons on a cutting board with slits cut in them filled with kosher salt.
      Preserved Lemons, Ottolenghi-style
    • Asparagus salad with preserved lemon on a white plate topped with pistachios and goat cheese with a fresh lemon on the side.
      Roasted Asparagus Salad with Preserved Lemon
    • Cauliflower salad from Jerusalem cookbook in a red bowl.
      Tasting Jerusalem: Celebrating Summer with Salad
    Beth Lee holding red chopsticks and eating rice out of blue bowl.

    Hi, I'm Beth!

    I'm a cookbook author, cooking teacher and preserved lemon lover. My family is a mix of Jewish, Hawaiian and Korean heritage. My virtual multicultural kitchen is always open. Let's cook together! 

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