Preserved Lemons

In Morocco, preserving lemons is not only a magnificent way of conserving the bounty of the abundant lemon trees of this land, but it is also a most amazing condiment that enhances many dishes from meze to couscous. They’re called  ama muraqqa and are easy to prepare. If you are unable to find Meyer lemons, you can use regular supermarket lemons (usually the cultivar Eureka), but let them soak in water for three days. In the region around Safi, cooks add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and