{"id":742,"date":"2016-06-15T19:23:17","date_gmt":"2016-06-15T19:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=742"},"modified":"2016-06-15T19:23:17","modified_gmt":"2016-06-15T19:23:17","slug":"pickled-lemon-adds-unique-twist-to-dish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crosshairscommunity.com\/?p=742","title":{"rendered":"Pickled lemon adds unique twist to dish"},"content":{"rendered":"

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During a recent road trip south, I was talking to my newest friend, Faiza, about Moroccan cooking.<\/span><\/p>\n

She kept mentioning dishes made with pickled lemon. I had never made pickled lemon and do not remember seeing it in the grocery store. So, I asked her how she made it. It was very simple. It does take two weeks to make pickled lemons, but it\u2019s definitely worth it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below is the recipe for making pickled lemons and also a delicious side dish that uses those lemons. It has a very unique flavor, which I enjoyed. Faiza says they use any kind of vegetables or potatoes in place of the carrots, so this dish is very flexible.<\/span><\/p>\n

You can use it with whatever vegetable you have on hand. Give this unique dish a try. I\u2019m sure you will enjoy it.<\/span><\/p>\n

MOROCCAN PICKLED LEMON AND CARROTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Prep Time: 10 minutes Ready in: 25 min (add 2 weeks if making the pickled<\/span>lemon)<\/span> Ingredients: 1 pickled lemon-cut into bite sized pieces (see recipe below) 2 c. baby carrots or large carrots cut into bite sized pieces<\/span> 1 tbs. olive oil 2 tbs. vinegar 1 tsp. minced garlic or 2 garlic cloves minced 1 tbs. fresh cilantro (or more to taste) M tsp. salt, more or less to taste !4 tsp. pepper, more or less to taste Pinch of cumin Directions: 1. To make the pickled lemon, take 3 lemons and wash them, cut into quarters and place into a quart sized jar, mix 1 cup of water and<\/span> lA<\/p>\n

cup salt, pour into the jar over the top of the lemons, add additional water, as needed to cover the lemons, then add 1 tbs. olive oil on top of the water. Cover with lid and<\/span> place into the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Shaking the jar slightly every day or so.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. In a medium sauce pan, boil the carrot pieces until fork tender, remove from heat and stain from the water.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. In a skillet, heat the garlic in the olive oil for a minute, add the carrots, pickled lemon, vinegar, salt, pepper, cumin and cilantro. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Remove from heat and<\/span> serve immediately. Enjoy!<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you have a great recipe you would like to share? Please send it to me for testing and possible publishing. Feedback and comments can be sent tobear@ptd.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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