Real African Dishes: [MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Algerian Lemon Slices in Olive Oil

Friday, February 25, 2011

[MC-AllEthnic-Recipes] Algerian Lemon Slices in Olive Oil - 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber

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Algerian Lemon Slices in Olive Oil

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 32 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Condiment LowCal (Less than 300 cals)
LowerCarbs

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 lemons -- to 4
4 tablespoons sea salt -- to 6 tablespoons
1 cup virgin olive oil -- approximately

Wash and dry the lemons thoroughly. Cut them into 1/8-inch slices and
layer in a stainless steel colander. Sprinkle the lemon slices with plenty
of salt and repeat until you have used all the lemons and salt. Set aside
to drain for 24 hours.

Press the lemon slices carefully to extract most of the juice, then pack
the slices in a pint jar. Completely cover the lemons slices with olive
oil.

The lemons slices will keep in the refrigerator for 3 to 6 months.

Makes 2 cups (32 one-tablespoon servings)

AuthorNote: this is an Algerian variation of the preserved lemons found
through out North Africa. Use chopped skin and pith in salads and
[Favorite] stews, to season steamed potatoes, or other vegetables. The
fragrant olive oil from these preserve can be added in very small amounts
to salad dressings and marinades.

Cuisine:
"MidEastern"
Source:
"Mediterranean Pantry: creating and using condiments and seasonings by
Aglaia Kremezi, 1994"
S(Formatted by Chupa Babi):
"Feb 2011"
Yield:
"2 cups"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 61 Calories; 7g Fat (95.9% calories
from fat); trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg
Cholesterol; 705mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0