The Original Black Lemon Slices 40g

Dried Black Lemon Slices

The Original Black Lemon Slices 40g bring a distinctive Middle Eastern citrus flavour to everyday cooking and drinks. Made from carefully aged limes, these thin slices offer a mix of zesty citrus, gentle bitterness and warm spice notes that is very different from using fresh lemon. In this sliced format they are ready to drop straight into hot water for a soothing black lemon tea, add to iced drinks and cocktails, or stir into mocktails for an easy twist. They sit well in roasts, slow cooked stews and tray bakes, where they slowly infuse the dish with deep citrus complexity without making it sharp. You can also blend or finely chop the slices into sauces, marinades and dressings for an easy way to add layered flavour. In baking, a little goes a long way. Fold small pieces into cakes, biscuits or loaf bakes to add a subtle citrus aroma with a hint of smoky depth that works especially well with chocolate, vanilla and warm spices. As with other dried limes, black lemons naturally contain fibre and vitamin C, so you get interesting flavour along with the usual benefits of citrus fruit.

Key Features:

• Thinly sliced dried black lemon so you can use individual pieces without any preparation.
• Convenient way to explore authentic Middle Eastern flavours at home by simply adding a slice to your usual recipes.
• Versatile ingredient that works in hot tea, iced drinks, cocktails, stews, roasted vegetables, rice dishes and baking.
• Slow aged citrus slices with a complex flavour profile, balancing bright acidity with gentle bitterness, subtle smokiness and a rounded, savoury depth.
• Size: 40g

Recipe Inspiration:

• Black lemon citrus tea: Add one or two black lemon slices to a mug, cover with freshly boiled water and leave to infuse for a few minutes. Sweeten with honey if you like. This makes a gently tangy, aromatic tea that is soothing in the evening or after a meal.
• Middle Eastern inspired roast chicken: Place a few slices of black lemon in the roasting tin with chicken, onions and root vegetables. As everything cooks, the slices slowly soften and release citrus flavour into the juices, giving you a simple yet fragrant tray bake that tastes as if it has simmered all day.
• Fragrant rice with black lemon: Rinse basmati rice, then cook it with stock, a couple of black lemon slices and a pinch of warm spices. By the time the rice is tender, the slices will have infused it with a gentle citrus aroma that works well alongside grilled meats, roasted vegetables or lentil dishes.
• Citrus and black lemon loaf cake: Stir finely chopped black lemon slices into a simple citrus sponge batter along with grated zest. The dried lemon pieces add chewy, flavour packed bursts through the cake, bringing a more complex citrus character than fresh zest alone and pairing nicely with a light icing or plain yoghurt.

What are black lemons and how are they made?

Black lemons are actually limes that have been briefly boiled in salted water and then left to dry slowly in the sun or in controlled conditions until they lose most of their moisture and turn dark and lightweight. This process concentrates their flavour, giving them a tangy, earthy and slightly smoky taste that is quite different from fresh citrus. They are a traditional ingredient in Persian and Gulf region cooking, where they are known as loomi or dried lime.

What does black lemon taste like compared with fresh lemon?

Black lemon has a more complex flavour than fresh lemon. Instead of sharp, bright acidity, you get a deeper, rounder citrus note with mild bitterness, hints of fermentation and a savoury edge. Many people describe it as tangy, earthy and slightly smoky, which is why it works so well in long cooked stews, rice dishes and teas where you want depth rather than simple sharpness.

How do you use black lemon slices in everyday cooking?

Black lemon slices can be used whole, crumbled or finely chopped. The simplest way is to drop a slice into soups, stews, tagines or roast trays so it can simmer gently and release flavour over time. You can also infuse them in hot water for tea, muddle them into cocktails or grind pieces into spice rubs and marinades. Because the flavour is quite concentrated, it is usually best to start with a small amount and adjust to taste as you get used to the ingredient.

Ingredients:

Lemon.

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