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Saffron Preserved Lemons
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 12
Saffron brings an earthy flavor and golden orange color. Example use: 2 chopped slices mixed into 2 cups cooked basmati rice.
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon saffron thread, crushed
2 cups lemons, thinly sliced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Directions:
1. Combine salt and saffron. Place one lemon slice in bottom of wide mouth 2 cup jar. Sprinkle a dash more salt mix. Repeat layers with remaining lemon slices and salt mix. Cover and let stand at room temp 3 days.
2. After 3 days, press the lemon slices down with a spoon. Pour juice and oil over them.
3. Place something one them that will weigh them down.
4. Cover and let stand at room temp 5 days.
5. Can be stored at room temp up to a month, refrigerated up to 6 months.
By RecipeOfHealth.com