Pickled Lemons

Pickled or preserved lemons are common all over the Arab world, but most particularly in North Africa, as a flavouring and condiment. The skins of the lemons so treated develop a silky texture and what Claudia Roden calls a “curious and wonderfully intense flavour” that works well against spicy food, but also adds character to all sorts of dishes. Sometimes also flavoured with coriander seeds, cinnamon and clo