Salt-preserved lemon

Name: Salt-preserved lemon
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1 PC 7 DL JAR
Ingredients: 6 pcs untreated or thoroughly washed lemons + juice of 3 lemons; 6 pcs star anise; 50 dkg coarse sea salt; 4 bay leaves; One tablespoon coriander seeds; A few black peppercorns

1 PC 7 DL JAR

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INGREDIENTS

6 pcs untreated or thoroughly washed lemons + juice of 3 lemons
6 pcs star anise
50 dkg coarse sea salt
4 bay leaves
One tablespoon coriander seeds
A few black peppercorns

PREPARATION

1
Wash the lemons thoroughly and cut them as shown in the picture.
2
Stuff their insides with coarse salt, then place them tightly into the jar.
3
Sprinkle the spices over them and pour in the lemon juice.
4
Seal and place on a pantry shelf for at least 3 weeks.
5
When using, only the yellow peel will be needed, cut into very small cubes.

Pataky Péter

Péter enjoys exploring the world's thousand-flavored playground alongside classic Hungarian dishes. Currently, he utilizes his knowledge as a chef, restaurant consultant, in cooking shows, and as a co-owner of a sous vide meat processing plant. Taste his delicacies!