preserved lemon Recipes
4 delicious preserved lemon recipes from around the world
Djaj bil Zeitoun wal Limoun (Moroccan Chicken with Olives and Preserved Lemon)
A quintessential Moroccan tagine featuring tender chicken braised with the unique salty-sour tang of preserved lemons and the briny bite of green olives, all enveloped in a fragrant, saffron-infused sauce. This dish is a cornerstone of Moroccan cuisine, perfect for sharing.
Djaj Mqualli (Moroccan Chicken with Preserved Lemons and Olives)
A quintessential Moroccan tagine, Djaj Mqualli features tender chicken braised in a fragrant sauce with the unique, salty-sour tang of preserved lemons and the briny bite of green olives. This signature dish is known for its rich, complex flavors and silky sauce.
Tagine Djaj M'qualli (Moroccan Chicken Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon)
A classic Moroccan chicken tagine featuring tender chicken simmered in an aromatic sauce with briny olives and the unique, tangy flavor of preserved lemon. This dish is traditionally cooked in a tagine pot, but a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid will also work.
Tagine Kefta bil Zaytoun (Moroccan Meatball Tagine with Olives and Preserved Lemon)
A flavorful and aromatic Moroccan meatball tagine, featuring tender kefta (spiced meatballs) simmered in a rich tomato sauce with briny olives and the unique tang of preserved lemon. This dish is traditionally cooked in a tagine pot but can be adapted for a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot.