Greek-style preserved lemons

These lemons are quintessentially Greek with their flavouring of rigani. Use them to flavour roasts, finely chopped in stuffings or salads, or to accompany fish.

Recipe «Greek-style preserved lemons» presented in category Recipes / Fish, to prepare this dish you will need no more minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author Gomer would need: 6 lemons, washed, 185g coarse sea salt, 6 sprigs dried Greek oregano, 8 fresh or dried bay leaves, 125ml extra virgin olive oil .

Ingredients:

• 6 lemons, washed 
• 185g coarse sea salt 
• 6 sprigs dried Greek oregano 
• 8 fresh or dried bay leaves 
• 125ml extra virgin olive oil 

Instructions

1. Soak lemons, weighted with a saucer, in a bowl of cold water for 2 days, changing the water 4 times a day, then drain. Cut lemons into 8mm-thick slices, remove seeds and layer in a large plastic container, sprinkling with salt as you go. Refrigerate, covered, for 1 day.
2. The next day, pack lemon slices into glass jars with oregano and bay leaves, pour in the juices that have accumulated, then enough olive oil to cover lemons. Seal jars and refrigerate for 2 weeks before using.