Lemon

Citron

What it is

Roman aristocrats displayed lemons as proof of wealth long before anyone squeezed one over fish. Centuries later, the British Navy loaded ships with citrus against scurvy — a fruit that won battles without firing a shot.

In the kitchen

The zest holds the perfume, the juice the acidity. A squeeze at the very end of cooking sharpens almost any dish that tastes flat.

Goes with

Garlic Parsley Olive oil Salmon Chicken Honey Thyme Capers

Same species

Bergamot Candied citron Chenpi Citron Menton lemon Makrut lime

Also used with

Black locust flower Acacia honey Tartaric acid Agretti Alexanders Allis shad

In season alongside

Baek-kimchi Seville orange Meyer lemon Dongchimi Finger lime Forced rhubarb

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