Preserved lemons-a Moroccan staple

One of the most used ingredient in Moroccan cuisine is the preserved lemon. It is very easy to make. Here's the recipe:

You will need:

-3, 4 lemons 

-salt 

-water 

-cinnamon sticks

-bay leaves 

-black pepper corns

Slice each lemon in four, but not   all the way through. Hold the lemon open and add salt. 

Take a jar, ad some salt at the bottom, and then place the lemons in it and ad more salt. 

Press the lemons down to release their juices and to make room for the remaining lemons 

Ad the cinnamon sticks and the bay leaves and finally pour water. Close the jar and store it in a dark place for 5, 6 weeks. After opening the jar store it in the fridge.