Why It’s On Our Shelves
Bright, savoury and wonderfully versatile, Ottolenghi Preserved Lemon brings much more than simply a hit of citrus. Preserved lemons develop a distinctive combination of salty, sour and gently sweet flavours, adding complexity and depth wherever they're used.
Ottolenghi has softened the natural intensity of preserved lemon with herbs and olive oil, creating a beautifully balanced condiment that lifts a dish without overwhelming it.
Spoon it alongside grilled or roasted fish, use it to brighten chicken dishes, or add it to roasted vegetables such as cauliflower, aubergine and courgette. It's equally good stirred through grains and couscous, spooned over hummus or simply drizzled across a fresh salad.
A little goes a long way, making this an incredibly useful jar to have in the fridge whenever a dish needs that final burst of flavour.
Tasting Notes
Bright and aromatic with the characteristic salty-sour flavour of preserved lemon, softened by olive oil and herbs with a subtle underlying sweetness.
Perfect With
- Grilled or roasted fish
- Chicken
- Roasted cauliflower
- Aubergine and courgette
- Couscous and grain salads
- Hummus
- Fresh salads
- Halloumi and feta
Product Details
- Brand: Ottolenghi
- Product: Preserved Lemon
- Style: Preserved lemon condiment
- Flavour: Salty • Sour • Sweet
- Serving: Use as a condiment, dressing or finishing ingredient
Why we love it: This is exactly the sort of ingredient that can completely transform something simple. A spoonful over roasted vegetables, fish or a salad introduces acidity, saltiness and citrus in one hit, while the herbs and olive oil make it ready to use straight from the jar.