A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Usually an oval fruit with yellow rind and juicy segments. This entry is for fresh lemon, not salted or preserved lemon.
In the kitchen
Juice adds acidity to sauces and dishes; zest adds citrus aroma. Some Macanese African-chicken preparations use lemon juice.
Varieties differ in acidity, rind and seeds. Fresh juice, bottled juice and preserved lemon are not identical ingredients; check the preparation.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有柠檬吗？
Does this dish contain Lemon?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
