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Lemon

lemon / limone / limón

Flavor and role
A yellow citrus with a clean, bright sourness and fragrant peel. It freshens rich dishes and cuts fishy odours.
Typical dishes and uses
Hummus, tabbouleh, souvlaki, served with paella, karaage and fish and chips, foil-baked salmon, butter chicken
Substitutes
1 tbsp lemon juice = 1 tbsp lime juice or 1 tsp white wine vinegar + 2 tsp water. 1 lemon gives about 3 tbsp (45ml) juice.
Storage
1 week at room temperature, 3–4 weeks in the fridge. Squeezed juice keeps 3 days in the fridge, 3 months frozen. Frozen zest keeps its aroma longer.
Main countries
Italy · Spain · United States
Used in this book
Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)Seafood PaellaHummusFoil-Baked Salmon and PotatoesKaraage (Japanese Fried Chicken)SouvlakiTabboulehAlfajores de MaicenaAloo Gobi (Spiced Potato and Cauliflower)Viennese Apple StrudelClassic American Apple PieAvgolemono (Greek Egg-Lemon Chicken Soup)Baba ganoushBaklavaBasbousaBircher MuesliBissara (Moroccan Fava Bean Soup)BobotieBrikClassic Buffalo WingsChana MasalaChapli KebabSwiss Cheese Fondue (Moitié-Moitié)Chicken NanbanChicken Tikka MasalaChole BhatureCompleto Italiano (Chilean Hot Dog)Crema CatalanaCrêpesDal Tadka (Tempered Yellow Lentils)Doro WatDutch Oven Peach CobblerFalafelFatteh (Lebanese Chickpea and Yogurt Pita)FattoushTunisian FricasséFul MedamesGermknödel (Austrian Steamed Yeast Dumpling)Gulab JamunHaleemHariraHot Honey Salmon with Crisp Cucumber SaladJerusalem Mixed Grill (Me'orav Yerushalmi)Joojeh Kabab (Persian Saffron Chicken Kebab)Kibbeling (Dutch Battered Fish Bites)Egyptian Konafa with Cream (Konafa bel Eshta)KoshariKotopoulo lemonato (Greek lemon chicken with potatoes)Kumpir (Turkish Loaded Baked Potato)LablabiLahmacunLebkuchen (German Christmas Spice Cookies)Loukoumades (Greek Honey Doughnuts)MadeleinesMalawach (Yemenite Flaky Pan-Fried Bread)MandiMercimek Çorbası (Turkish Red Lentil Soup)Milanesa (Argentine Breaded Beef Cutlet)Classic New York CheesecakeNihariNyama Choma (Kenyan Grilled Meat with Kachumbari)Ossobuco alla MilanesePączki (Polish Jam Doughnuts)Paneer TikkaPanna CottaPastéis de NataPav BhajiPeri-Peri ChickenPork Tenderloin Medallions with Lemon-Parsley Pan SauceSabichWiener SchnitzelSeekh KebabSekuwaChicken ShawarmaShish TawookShrimp and GritsSmørrebrød: Potato and Egg & ShrimpSolyanka (Russian Mixed Meat Soup)TafelspitzTandoori ChickenTarte TatinTonkatsu (Japanese Pork Cutlet)Torta della NonnaVol-au-ventWhitebait FrittersChicken YassaZaaloukZürcher GeschnetzeltesAdjapsandali Bulgur Bowl with Herbed Yogurt and Crispy ChickpeasApple-Filled Brown Butter ÆbleskiverBaked Älplermagronen with Bacon and Caramelised OnionsTwo-Garlic Aglio Olio with Lemon PangrattatoAglio Olio Shrimp Fried Rice with Garlic ChipsCrispy Aloo Gobi Bites Tray with Lemon-Coriander YogurtLahori Bhuna Lamb Aloo KeemaAloo Paratha Egg Roll with Masala Egg and Mint MayoHand-Pulled Apple Strudel with Walnut Butter CrumbsApple Strudel Turon (Filipino Caramel Spring Rolls)Apple Strudel French Toast with Butter Crumb CrunchBrown Butter Lattice Apple PieApple Pie Empanadas with Dulce de LecheApple Pie Crumble Bars with Cinnamon GlazeShellfish-Stock Arroz de Marisco with SquidBaked Seafood Rice Gratin with Lemon-Garlic CrumbsAsh Reshteh Herb Noodle Salad with Warm Mint OilWhipped-Egg Avgolemono with Clear Homemade StockAvgolemono Chicken Congee with Ginger and Scallion (Greek × Chinese)Creamy Avgolemono Chicken Orzo Skillet with Feta and DillCharcoal baba ganoush with pine nuts and pomegranate molassesMiso-sesame baba ganoushBaba ganoush eggplant boatsMilk-Poached Bacalhau à Brás with Garlic Confit and Olive CrumbGaziantep Pistachio BaklavaBasbousa bil Ishta with Orange Blossom SyrupMicrowave Basbousa Mug Cake with Pistachio YogurtBourguignon Ragù PappardelleHickory-Smoked Herb-Butter Beer-Can ChickenToasted-Oat Bircher with Caramelised Apple and Honey HazelnutsChai-Spiced Bircher with Pear and Pistachio (Swiss × Indian)Bircher Frozen Yogurt BarkBissara with Garlic Confit and Toasted Cumin OilBissara Tadka Dal with Mustard Seeds and Curry Leaves (Moroccan × Indian)Whipped Bissara Dip with Sizzling Cumin-Chili ButterHomemade-Stock Bitterballen with Mustard MayoYeasted Buckwheat Blini with Smoked SalmonLamb Bobotie with GeelrysRoasted Beet and Smoked Rib BorschtPink Borscht RisottoOne-Pan Bouillabaisse Orzo with Saffron AioliBourekas Breakfast SandwichShrimp and Tuna Brik with Harissa AioliOven-Crisp Brik Cigars with Tuna, Cheese and Harissa MayoDouble-Fried Buffalo Wings with Chunky Blue CheeseHot Honey Buffalo Chicken BowlChicken Tikka Burrito with Mint RaitaTandoor-Style Murgh MakhaniButter Chicken Cheese ToastRas el Hanout Butternut Squash Soup with Harissa Yogurt and Crispy Chickpeas (Moroccan × American)Cacio e Pepe Smashed Potatoes with Pecorino Yogurt DipCaldo Verde Smashed Potatoes with Garlic AioliSeared Cabbage Boil with Andouille, Shrimp and Homemade Cajun SpiceCabbage Boil Skewers with Comeback SauceCrispy Chakalaka Fritters with Lemon Yogurt DipPeshawari Hand-Chopped Chapli KebabChapli Kebab Cheeseburger with Mint MayoChapli Kebab Flatbread Pizza with Mint YogurtIchiban-Dashi Chawanmushi with Silver Dashi GlazeVongole Chawanmushi with Garlic-Butter Clams (Japanese × Italian)Porcini Fondue (Fondue aux Bolets) with Rosemary Roast PotatoesHyderabadi Chicken Dum BiryaniOven-Braised Chicken Cacciatore with Pancetta, Mushrooms and GremolataDesi Ghee Chicken Karahi with Charcoal SmokeChicken Kyiv on the Bone with Lemon-Herb ButterMini Chicken Kyiv Balls with Garlic-Dill DipRoyal Chicken Machboos with Saffron Rice, Daqoos and Crispy OnionsBlack Lime Chicken Machboos Paella (Emirati x Spanish)Crispy Machboos Popcorn Chicken with Black-Lime YogurtMiyazaki-Style Fluffy Chicken Nanban with Mustard TartarePaprikash Chicken Skewers with Dill Sour Cream DipCharcoal-Skewered Chicken Tikka MasalaDry-Brined Chicken Vesuvio with Lemon-Butter Pan SauceVesuvio Smashed Potato Bowl with Garlic-Wine Chicken and Minty Pea SmashChimichurri Steak and Whipped Feta BaguetteAmritsari Chole with Paneer-Stuffed BhatureMini Bhatura Chole Sliders with Mint-Onion SlawBrown Butter Çılbır with Whipped Garlic Yogurt and Grilled SourdoughÇılbır Jammy Egg Bulgur Bowl with Crispy ChickpeasBrown Butter Almond Cherry ClafoutisWine-Steamed Clam Chowder with Crispy BaconCompleto Italiano with Homemade MayoCompleto Loaded Jacket PotatoesOrange-Vanilla Crema Catalana with a Double Burnt-Sugar CrustCrema Catalana Brûlée TartletsBrown Butter Crêpes SuzetteNepali Dal Risotto with Timur Butter (Nepali x Italian)Dhaba-Style Double Tadka Dal with Coal SmokeSizzling Tadka Lentil HummusLamb and Beef Dürüm Döner with Homemade LavashDoro Wat with Homemade Niter Kibbeh and Honey-Wine FinishFresh Peach Cobbler with Brown Butter and Buttermilk BiscuitsSmoked Sausage Snert Dal with Cumin TadkaWhipped Snert Dip with Crispy Sausage and Rye CrispsFava and Chickpea Falafel with Parsley Tarator and Sumac OnionsBaked Falafel Crunch BowlFatteh with Slow-Cooked Chickpeas, Fried Pita and Ghee-Toasted NutsFatteh Layer Cups with Za'atar Pita Crumble and Brown-Butter Pine NutsRestaurant-style fattoush with za'atar pita crisps and pomegranateLabneh fattoush toastTriple-Cooked Fish and Chips with Homemade TartareAonori Tempura Fish and Chips with Ponzu MayoCrisp-Crusted Fish Burger with Minty Pea SmashFiskesuppe Toast Melts with Cod, Salmon and PrawnsMortadella and Burrata Focaccia Sandwich with Pistachio PestoSalmon en Papillote with Herb ButterSmashed Potato Salmon BowlFricassé with Slata Mechouia and Jammy EggsMini Frikadeller Skewers with Dill RemouladeSlow-Simmered Ful with Tahini and Garlic TashaWhipped Ful & Tahini Toast with Za'atarGambas al Ajillo with Prawn-Shell OilCrispy Gambas Rice SkilletGarlic Naan Pull-Apart BreadWhole-Feta Gemista Rice Tray BakeCrispy Genfo Bites with Hot Honey Berbere ButterGermknödel with Homemade Rum-Plum Filling, Vanilla Sauce and Brown ButterCrispy Garlic-Parmesan Gnocchi BitesMarinated-feta horiatiki with tomato-water dressingHoriatiki-fattoush with za'atar fetaWhipped feta horiatiki toastHomemade Khoya Gulab Jamun with Pistachio FillingStacked Gyros Loaf with Sumac Onions and Dill TzatzikiSheet-Pan Gyros Nachos with Pita Chips and Whipped FetaHalászlé Paprika Fish Bowl with Dill Rice and Sour CreamShahi Haleem with Bone-In Shank and Ghee BagharHaleem Shepherd's Pie (Pakistani × British)Chicken Haleem Rice BowlSaffron Lamb Harira with Egg RibbonsHarira Chickpea Toast with Lemon YogurtAlexandrian Hawawshi with Homemade Dough and Tahini SauceHawawshi Puff Pinwheels with Tahini-Yogurt DipButter Prawn Bisque Hokkien Mee (Singaporean × French)Crispy-Skin Hot Honey Salmon with Herbed Yogurt and Cucumber RibbonsCrispy Hot Honey Salmon Bites with Whipped FetaHummus bil Lahme with Spiced Beef and Pine NutsIndian Tadka Hummus with Curry-Leaf GheeCrispy Chickpea Hummus Toast with Jammy EggOven-Braised İmam Bayıldı with Slow-Cooked OnionsOven-Braised Lamb Neck Irish Stew with Pearl Barley and Herb ButterJambalaya Arancini with Cajun RémouladeBaked Lemon Yogurt Cheesecake (Water-Bath Method)Lamb Shoulder Jareesh with Garlic TashaJareesh Mozzarella Croquettes with Sumac Tahini DipJerusalem Mixed Grill with Homemade Amba and Charred OnionsJerusalem Mixed Grill Yakitori (Israeli × Japanese)Jerusalem Grill Golden Rice BowlChorizo and Prawn Jollof PaellaSaffron-Lime Butter Joojeh Kabab with Chelow RiceSaffron Joojeh Chicken Caesar Salad with Sumac Pita CroutonsLamb Kabsa with Toasted Spices and DaqqusKabsa Chicken PaellaKabsa Arancini with Daqqus DipKafteji Egg Muffins with Harissa YogurtOven-Baked Kaiserschmarrn with Homemade ZwetschkenrösterRestaurant-Style Juicy Karaage with Spring Onion PonzuLemon-Mayo Karaage OnigirazuClarified-Butter Kartoffelpuffer with Smoked Salmon and Horseradish CreamMasala Kartoffelpuffer with Mint Raita (German x Indian)Kefta Tagine Crispy Rice Bowl with Lemon YogurtPilau Masala Chicken and Chorizo Paella (Kenyan x Spanish)Fried Kibbeh Footballs with Pine Nut Filling and Tahini SauceKibbeh Smash Burger with Tahini-Garlic SauceBeer-Battered Cod Kibbeling with Homemade RemouladeOven-Baked Kibbeling Loaded Fries with Dill-Garlic SauceCrispy Kik Alicha Patties with Berbere Yogurt DipHand-Chopped Tenderloin Kitfo with Homemade Niter KibbehKitfo Smash Sliders with Whipped AyibUpside-Down Golden Konafa with Homemade AshtaKonafa Cheesecake with Orange Blossom Syrup (Egyptian × New York)Gochujang Buffalo WingsCairo Shop-Style Koshari with ShattaBrined Bone-In Schabowy with Soufflé Crust and Kapusta ZasmażanaCrispy-Skin Kotopoulo Lemonato with Lemon Butter Pan SauceLemon-Miso Butter Chicken and Potato Traybake (Greek × Japanese)Lemon Chicken Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Whipped FetaSucuk Kumpir with Homemade Russian SaladToasted Cumin Lablabi with Harissa Oil and Olive-Oil TunaLablabi-Spiced Pasta e Ceci with Harissa OilLablabi Bread Salad with Harissa-Lemon Dressing24-hour cold-proved lamb lahmacunKimchi gochujang bulgogi lahmacunCrispy lahmacun bulgur bowlRaspberry Jam and Cream LamingtonsCold-Fermented Lángos with Brown Garlic Butter and Dill Sour CreamRed Wine Ragù Lasagna Soup with Lemon Basil RicottaLecsó Whipped-Feta Toast with Crispy Sausage and HoneyBrown Butter Salted Lolly Cake with Toasted CoconutSaffron-Rose Syrup Luqaimat with PistachioBrown Butter Honey MadeleinesLemon-Glazed Madeleine BarsSpiced Samneh Malawach with Jammy Eggs and Fresh ZhugSlow-Roasted Lamb Mandi with Lamb-Juice BasmatiSmoky Mandi Chicken Rice BowlCrispy-Skin Marry Me Chicken Thighs with White Wine Pan SauceKofta Meatloaf with Pomegranate Glaze and Tahini Yogurt (Levantine × American)Mentaiko Cream Pasta with Egg Yolk and LemonLokanta-Style Velvet Lentil Soup with CroutonsRoasted Minestrone Salad BowlMisir Wat with Homemade Niter KibbehMisir Wat Lentil Toast with Jammy EggDouble Ta'leya Molokhia with Roast Chicken and Vermicelli RiceMolokhia Ta'leya Fried Rice with a Crispy-Edged EggTandoori Chicken Momo with Mint YoghurtRoasted Vegetable Couscous Bowl with Whipped FetaGochujang Butter Moules with Sweet Potato Oven FriesMoules-Frites Mussel Roll with Shoestring FriesCrispy Moussaka BowlSpiced Mujaddara with Extra-Crispy Onions and Cucumber-Mint YogurtWarm Mujaddara Salad Bowl with Roasted Squash, Feta and Pomegranate DressingCrispy Mushroom Risotto Squares with Whipped Ricotta and Hot HoneyTwo-Miso Fried Nasu DengakuDeli-Style New York Cheesecake with Sour Cream Topping and Strawberry GlazeNo-Bake New York Cheesecake Jars with Blueberry CompoteNalli Nihari with Homemade Spice BlendNihari Ragù Pappardelle (Pakistani × Italian)Nihari Puff Pastry Pot Pie with Lemon-Chilli YogurtNyama Choma Gua Bao with Kachumbari Slaw and Pili-Pili Mayo (Kenyan x Taiwanese)Crispy Ugali Fries with Nyama Choma BitesRum-Soaked Fruit Oliebollen with Lemon, Cinnamon and Candied PeelHermitage-Style Olivier with Poached Chicken, Shrimp and Homemade MayonnaiseOrecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Fennel Sausage and Anchovy PangrattatoCrispy Sheet-Pan Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Burrata and LemonOssobuco with Saffron Risotto alla MilaneseRed-Braised Osso Buco with Ginger-Scallion GremolataOsso Buco Sliders with Gremolata MayoOvernight Pączki with Homemade Plum PowidłaPączki Bites Cup with Warm Jam Sauce and Vanilla CreamPrawn-Head Stock Paella with AllioliCrispy Chorizo Paella BitesSeared Paneer Palak with Garlic TadkaPalak Paneer Green ShakshukaSheet-Pan Blueberry Pancakes with Maple Cream Cheese DrizzleCharcoal-Smoked Paneer Tikka with Mint ChutneyPaneer Tikka Loaded Fries with Mint Chutney MayoStrawberry Yogurt Panna Cotta BarsButter-Spiral Pastéis de Nata (Belém Style)Pastel de Nata Custard ToastTriple-cooked patatas bravas with homemade alioliMumbai Tawa Butter Pav BhajiPav Bhaji Cheesy Pull-Apart BunsLemon Curd Berry PavlovaStrawberry Pavlova Yogurt CupFlame-Grilled Braai Peri-Peri ChickenPeri-Peri Popcorn ChickenPesto Eggs on Lemon-Ricotta ToastGolden Syrup Buttermilk Pikelets with Berry Compote and Vanilla CreamSmoked Salmon Pikelet Bites with Lemon-Dill Cream CheeseBakery-Style Pineapple Cakes with Brown-Butter Cheese CrustPisto Puff Tartlets with Honey RicottaPkhali Pesto Spaghetti (Georgian × Italian)Spanish Chorizo and Chicken PlovGarlic-Chip Pollo al Ajillo BocadilloBrined Pork Medallions with Dijon-Caper Butter SauceLemon-Ginger Ponzu Pork Medallions (American × Japanese)Crispy Pork Medallion Sliders with Lemon-Parsley AioliSmashed Porotos Granados ToastRed Wine Beef Shin Potjie with GremolataCrispy Provoleta Sticks with Chimichurri MayoSpanakopita Pupusas with Lemon-Dill CurtidoMini Raggmunk Bites with Skagen Shrimp ToppingRajma Chawal Crispy Tikki with Mint YogurtRed-Red Black-Eyed Bean Hummus with Plantain ChipsVanilla-Bean Risalamande with Brown-Butter Almonds and Spiced Sour Cherry SauceAnchovy-Rosemary Butterflied Lamb with Red Wine JusRoast Lamb, Pumpkin and Feta Café BowlTandoori-Spiced Roast Turkey Thighs with Cranberry-Mint Chutney (Indian × American)Rogan Josh Keema Loaded FriesMasala Rösti with Mint-Yoghurt ChutneySabich with Haminados Eggs and ZhugEggplant Katsu Sabich SandoSabich Deviled EggsSeared Tuna Niçoise with Jammy Eggs and Anchovy-Caper DressingWhipped Tuna Niçoise Tartine with Olive CrumbCrispy Saleeg Rice Cakes with Lemon-Garlic YogurtBrown-Butter Sage Saltimbocca with Lemon Pan SauceSaltimbocca Chicken Panino with Lemon-Sage MayoHalwai-Style Punjabi Samosas with Two ChutneysSamosa ToastieButterschmalz Wiener Schnitzel with Viennese Potato SaladSchnitzel Bites with Lemon-Caper DipTea-Soaked Sultana Buttermilk SconesCharcoal Lamb Seekh Kebab with Fresh Mint ChutneyBaked Seekh Kebab Scotch Eggs with Mint YogurtCharcoal Dharan Sekuwa with Sesame-Radish AcharSekuwa Pork Burger with Timur-Radish Slaw (Nepali × American)Chicken Sekuwa Crispy Chiura Bowl with Cucumber-Sesame AcharTihar Ghee Sel Roti with Aloo AcharDashi Shabu-Shabu with Homemade Ponzu and Egg ZosuiTandoori Chicken Shashlik with Mint Chutney (Uzbek × North Indian)Tower-Roast Chicken Shawarma with ToumShawarma Loaded FriesShiro Pasta e Ceci with Berbere and Rosemary (Ethiopian x Italian)Crispy Shiro Fries with Awaze Yogurt DipCharcoal Shish Tawook with Sumac OnionsShish Tawook Quesadillas with Toum Crema and Pickled Onions (Lebanese × Mexican)Shish Tawook Salad with Toum-Caesar Dressing and Pita CrispsOven-Braised Short Rib and Porcini Ragù with GremolataCharleston Shrimp and Grits with Shrimp-Stock Sausage GravyCrispy Cheddar Grit Bites with Cajun Shrimp and RémouladeStjerneskud (Danish 'Shooting Star' Smørrebrød)Crunchy Rye Smørrebrød Bowl with Jammy EggsRestaurant-Style Solyanka with Smoked-Rib BrothSolyanka Melt Toast with Lemon-Dill Sour CreamCharcoal Lamb Leg Sosaties with Apricot Glaze and Mint YogurtPork Neck Souvlaki with Homemade Yogurt FlatbreadGochujang Pork Souvlaki Wrap with Sesame TzatzikiSouvlaki Loaded FriesSpiral Spanakopita with Three CheesesSaag Feta Phyllo SamosasHot Spanakopita Dip with Sesame Phyllo CrispsSaag Aloo Stamppot with Tadka and PaneerGinger-Scallion Fish en Papillote with Soy Brown Butter (Chinese × French)Oven-Crisp Stegt Flæsk with Emerald Parsley SauceCrispy Smashed Potatoes with Stegt Flæsk Crumble and Parsley CreamGhee-Seared Syrniki with Warm Berry CompoteBaked Lemon-Blueberry Syrniki Cups with Crumble TopTabbouleh with Tomato-Water Dressing and PomegranateCrispy Tabbouleh Fritters with Garlic YogurtViennese Tafelspitz with Marrow Toast and Chive SauceGochujang Sweet Potato Chicken TagineSaffron Crispy Rice Salad with Herbs, Feta and WalnutsPopcorn Chicken Sando with Basil MayoCharcoal-Smoked Tandoori Chicken with Mint ChutneyTandoori Chicken Tray Pizza with Mint Raita DrizzleTandoori Chicken Caesar Salad with Naan CroutonsShortcrust Tarte Tatin with Vanilla Salted Caramel and ChantillyTeriyaki Chicken BurgerThick-Cut Rosu Katsu, Double-FriedTorta della Nonna with Vanilla-Bean Crema and Blind-Baked CrustBlack Sesame Torta della Nonna with Honey-Glazed Pine Nuts (Italian × Korean)Torta della Nonna Puff Pastry TurnoversBaked Mini Tortilla Bites with Brava and Alioli DipsStracciatella TteokgukTurkish Pasta Chips with Chili Butter Yogurt DipCinnamon-Sugar Vetkoek Bites with Apricot-Rooibos DipVictoria Sponge with Homemade Raspberry Jam, Vanilla Chantilly and StrawberriesCardamom, Rose and Pistachio Victoria Sponge (British × Persian)Vol-au-vent with Homemade Puff Shells and Egg-Yolk VeloutéEgg-White Whitebait Fritters with Caper-Lemon Butter on SourdoughCrispy Whitebait Caesar SaladCharcoal Yakitori Duo: Salt Negima and TsukuneChorizo & Prawn Yangzhou Fried Rice, Spanish StyleYangzhou Crispy Rice Squares with Spicy Shrimp MayoChicken Yassa Bánh MìChicken Yassa FlatbreadCinnamon-Sugar Mini Yorkies with Berries and CreamSmoky Fire-Charred Zaalouk with Preserved LemonZucchini Slice Muffins with Whipped FetaZürcher Geschnetzeltes with Crisp Butter Rösti

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