Preserved Lemons

Preserved lemons are essential to Moroccan cooking. They’re earthy and salty, with a slightly pickled taste and a mellower acidity than fresh lemons. Add them to braised meats or stews to enrich the flavor, or dice the peel and quickly sauté it with fresh vegetables for a simple but exotic side dish. For a long time I was resistant to making my own, out of sheer impatience—you have to wait for a few weeks for them to be ready–but once we started making them at the restaurant, I realized how