The Mahjoub family farm is nestled in the heart of Tunisia in the fertile Mejerda Valley, located on the southern shores of the Mediterranean. It is here that they produce handcrafted products that are known for their steadfast commitment to artisan standards and sustainable farming.
Preserved Lemon Paste is made with petite Tunisian lemons, which are known for their intensity and concentrated citrus flavor.
Consider this as your new secret ingredient to add salty brightness to all sorts of dishes. Here are a few ways to use:
Mix into olive oil and use for a salad dressing Stir into hummus or yogurt/sour cream dip with scallions Add a spoonful of the paste with grilled or baked fish Brighten a dish of shrimp scampi; stir in at the end of cooking Mix into a soup, stew, or a braise Finish couscous, rice pilaf, cracked wheat, or pasta dishes In sauteed or roasted vegetables; add some feta to finish the dish Stir a dab into a bourbon cocktail, such as a Sidecar, Whiskey Sour, John Collins, or a Goldrush
