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Name: Authentic Khlea (Moroccan Preserved Lemons)
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 30
Cuisine: Morocco
Ingredients: 6-8 medium-sized, unwaxed lemons (about 1.5 kg total); 1/2 cup coarse sea salt (approx. 100g); 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder (optional, for color); 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seeds; 1-2 bay leaves (optional); 1 cup fresh lemon juice (from 3-4 additional lemons, if needed)

Khlea

🇲🇦 Morocco

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Preserved lemon, used as a seasoning in many Moroccan dishes

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