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MASTERCLASS: THE KNOWLEDGE
THE GAME CHANGER ...OR TRY THESE RECIPES WITH
SEASONAL INGREDIENT PRESERVED LEMON, ONLINE NOW
KNOWLEDGE AT delciousmagazine.co.uk
5 WAYS WITH PRESERVED LEMON
1. SLICE the skin from 2 preserved lemons
(discard the flesh), then toss with just-
cooked couscous, a handful of toasted
chopped hazelnuts/walnuts, chopped fresh
coriander, flatleaf parsley and mint, a drizzle Pan-fried fish, spicy carrots
of olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. & preserved lemon
Serve alongside fish or chicken.
WINTER TOMATOES 2. ADD finely sliced preserved lemon skin
BY CHEF AND
and a dash of its brine to a classic vinaigrette
FOOD WRITER
dressing and drizzle over a mixed green salad.
LUCAS HOLLWEG
3. STIR finely sliced preserved lemon skin
AREN’T TOMATOES into greek yogurt with a pinch of salt and
A SUMMER FRUIT? Usually,
pepper, grated cucumber, crushed garlic and Chicken & preserved
yes, but these are varieties lemon tagine
freshly chopped mint as a twist on tzatziki.
suited to the Mediterranean
winter season. 4. MIX finely chopped skin from 2 preserved
WHERE ARE THEY GROWN? lemons with 1 tsp each ground coriander and
Most come from Andalucía, cumin and ½ tsp paprika, then use as a rub
Sardinia and Sicily. Available
for lamb skewers before grilling.
from December to May,
5. SHAKE a classic martini, then add a dash
winter toms reach their peak
now. The lower winter levels of preserved lemon brine and a couple of
of sunshine and cold nights thin strips of skin to garnish. Serve ice-cold. Ultimate chicken tagine
mean the tomatoes have to
work hard to ripen, maturing
slowly from the inside out.
ON SALE NOW! TREATS FOR
TASTE & TEXTURE They
have an intense flavour
and a firm texture. In some TEA-TIME AND MUCH MORE
areas they’re fed slightly
salty water. This makes the Our new Essential
tomatoes smaller and Guide To... Cakes
boosts the flavour, which is
more umami than sweet. has a recipe for every
They’re best suited to salads. occasion, with step-
WINTER VARIETIES (from
natoora.com and ocado.com) by-steps to help you
Marinda (Sicily): a flavourful master key techniques
winter tomato, crunchy and and expert tips to
tart with a fluted body.
Camone (Sardinia): crunchy expand your know-
with a hint of a green top. how. Don’t start
Raf (Andalucía): ridged with
a flattish base, crisp savoury baking without it.
flesh and acidic seeds.
Black ibérico (Andalucía): £6.99 from Sainsbury’s, WH Smith,
claret-coloured and meaty M&S and selected Waitrose &
with almost salty flesh. Partners stores. Or subscribe to the
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