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I may give this a try... later.

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This sounds really delicious. Do you make your own preserved lemon, or where do you get it? There is a Middle Eastern market/restaurant near me but I don't think they carry preserved lemon there.

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I make a trip to the big Middle Eastern markets whenever I go to the city, and buy it there. I think you can get it on Amazon, though, but IIRC it's in a glass jar which may or may not arrive unscathed.

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I normally use fresh citrus (lemon a/o lime) since the added salt off the preserved is contraindicated in my diet (even rinsed). You get a little bit sharper flavor, but it's easy to adjust to.

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If it would still work to skip the lemon and basil and replace with mint (or oregano) and dried mango? If so, how would you tweak the proportions.

And thank you - your suggestion are very tasty.

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The basil is easily left out. I don’t see why dried mango wouldn’t work for the dried fruit. The lemon is preserved lemon, don’t try to use a fresh lemon! Again, leave it out and perhaps add just a little lemon juice to balance the sweetness. It’s a stew, tweak to taste!

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Thank you! Going to give it a try this weekend

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