Tarator is a favorite sauce in the Eastern Mediterranean. Serve it with shawarma, fish, falafel, kefta or over vegetables.
Tag: Lemons
Tarator
Limoncello
(Italian lemon-flavored liqueur)
This popular after-dinner liqueur from the south of Italy is classically made with lemons from the Isle of Capri.
Lemonade
(American lemon beverage)
Freshly made lemonade is a summertime favorite in the United States, where ramshackle stands selling glasses of the sweet-tart beverage are a favorite way for children to earn a little spending money.
Leems
(Moroccan preserved lemons)
Preserved lemons are a common pickle in North Africa. Their intense lemon flavor is valued as a bright addition to soups, stews and tagines.
Granita al Limone
(Italian lemon ice)
Popular in Sicily and with a rougher texture than sorbetto, the Italian ice called granita is an easy-to-fix palate cleanser or finish for any summer meal.
Gamberetti all’Agro
(Italian lemon-marinated shrimp)
Gamberetti all'agro is a simple antipasto is popular all along the Italian coast. The simple flavors of the poached shrimp mingled with citrusy juice make a perfect finger food.
Djej Emshmel
(Moroccan chicken tagine with olives and preserved lemons)
Djej emshmel is a popular Moroccan chicken tagine. The unique flavor of the chicken slow simmered with olives and preserved lemons highlights the best aspects of Moroccan cuisine.
Poulet Yassa
(Senegalese chicken with onions and lemon)
In this West African chicken dish, a long marinade in lemon juice tenderizes the chicken and gives it an incomparable flavor.