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Give your cooking a lift with the secret ingredient chefs swear by. Preserved lemons bring vibrant North African flavour to everything from tagines to simple salads.

Preserved Lemon

750g

Give your cooking a lift with the secret ingredient chefs swear by. Preserved lemons bring vibrant North African flavour to everything from tagines to simple salads.

Preserved Lemon

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Bright, tangy, and irresistibly aromatic, preserved lemons are the secret ingredient that unlocks depth and vibrancy in dishes from Morocco to the Middle East. Their mellow, salty-citrus punch is unlike fresh lemon, bringing a soft zestiness and rich umami quality that makes food taste instantly more exotic.

These lemons, carefully cured in salt until their rinds turn silken and deeply perfumed, are a staple of North African kitchens and a growing favourite in modern UK cooking. They save you time and effort while delivering complex flavour. Chop them into tagines, blitz them into dressings, or slice them thinly over grilled fish. Their versatility makes them as at home in a family stew as in a chic Ottolenghi-style salad.

Here are ten deliciously modern ways to use preserved lemons:

  1. Stir through a chicken and olive tagine for a Moroccan classic.

  2. Blend into hummus for a tangy twist.

  3. Add to couscous with roasted vegetables and herbs.

  4. Whisk into vinaigrettes for vibrant salad dressings.

  5. Mix with yoghurt and mint for a cooling dip.

  6. Finely chop over grilled prawns or calamari.

  7. Use in marinades for lamb or chicken skewers.

  8. Fold into potato salad for a citrusy upgrade.

  9. Add to lentil soups or stews for brightness.

  10. Pair with roasted aubergine, tahini and pomegranate for a mezze platter.

Extra tip: Rinse lightly before use to adjust saltiness, and remember it’s the softened rind, not the flesh, that’s most prized.

Here are some recipe ideas to help you make the most of preserved lemons:
Preserved Lemon Hummus: Blend chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, and a chopped preserved lemon together to make a tangy and flavourful hummus.
Preserved Lemon Couscous: Add finely chopped preserved lemon to cooked couscous along with fresh herbs, toasted almonds, and a drizzle of olive oil for a refreshing side dish.
Preserved Lemon Roast Chicken: Rub a whole chicken with a mixture of preserved lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, and herbs. Roast until the chicken is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
Preserved Lemon Salad Dressing: Make a zesty salad dressing by blending preserved lemon, olive oil, honey, Dijon mustard, and a touch of vinegar. Drizzle over your favorite salads.
Preserved Lemon and Olive Tapenade: Create a tapenade by blending preserved lemon, green or Kalamata olives, capers, garlic, and olive oil. Serve it as a dip or spread on crusty bread.
Preserved Lemon Rice: Add chopped preserved lemon to cooked rice along with toasted pine nuts, chopped herbs like parsley and mint, and a hint of lemon zest.
Preserved Lemon Fish Marinade:
Marinate fish fillets in a mixture of preserved lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and your favourite herbs. Grill or bake for a delicious and tangy seafood dish.
Preserved Lemon and Herb Quinoa:
Mix cooked quinoa with finely chopped preserved lemon, fresh herbs like cilantro and dill, and some toasted seeds for added texture.
Preserved Lemon Pasta: Toss cooked pasta with a sauce made from preserved lemon, olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, and grated Parmesan cheese.
Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette: Whisk together preserved lemon juice, olive oil, a touch of honey, minced shallots, and a pinch of salt for a vibrant vinaigrette to dress salads or grilled vegetables.
Preserved Lemon and Chicken Tagine: Make a Moroccan-inspired tagine by simmering chicken with preserved lemon, olives, onions, and aromatic spices like cumin and coriander.
Preserved Lemon Martini: For a unique twist on a classic martini, muddle a small piece of preserved lemon in the shaker before adding your favourite gin or vodka.

£2.25

“Absolutely love these, they make my couscous sing.”

“Never thought I’d use them so often, they’ve become a fridge essential.”

“Adds depth to sauces without overpowering—really clever ingredient.”

Preserved lemons, brine, safflower, nigella seeds.

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Limited purchase on jarred products: one jarred product only per order.

Unfortunately due to logistical issues we can only ship one glass jarred product per order.

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Weight 750 g

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We use Royal Mail 2nd class delivery, expect delivery within 2-4 days.

Currently we only ship to the United Kingdom.

Unfortunately due to logistical issues we can only ship one glass jarred product per order.

Out of stock products are usually replaced within 4 weeks.

This product is perfect for adventurous home cooks, food lovers who adore Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, and anyone keen to elevate everyday meals with a touch of authenticity.

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