Preserved Fruit

Atchara is the famous Filipino green papaya pickle usually enjoyed as a condiment alongside authentic Filipino dishes. Next to long strips of unripe papaya, it can employ a variety of other vegetables such as carrots, onions, daikon radish, and be... READ MORE

Lavashak is a traditional Persian fruit leather made by cooking and pureeing fruits, then spreading the mixture thinly to dry in the sun or a dehydrator. This chewy, tart snack can be made from various fruits like plums, apricots, sour cherries, a... READ MORE

Leems are a Moroccan and North African specialty consisting of preserved lemons pickled in lemon juice and sea salt. These lemons are especially valued for their intense flavor, and are usually added to various tagines, stews, and soups. Leems can... READ MORE

Black lemon, also known as loomi, noomi basra, or dried lime, is a popular ingredient in Middle Eastern cuisine. Despite its name, black lemon is actually a dried lime, typically sun-dried or oven-dried until it turns dark brown or black. Black le... READ MORE

Tamr makbous, or pressed dates, are a traditional delicacy cherished across the Arabian Peninsula and other Middle Eastern countries. This method involves tightly packing dates into tins or molds, often with a layer of natural date syrup, to creat... READ MORE

In Nepal, achaar refers to a wide variety of pickles or chutneys, integral to Nepali cuisine. These pickles are made from locally available fruits, vegetables, or legumes, and are flavored with a blend of traditional spices. Achaar is typically se... READ MORE

Burong mangga is a traditional side dish originating from the Philippines. It consists of mango slices that are pickled in a combination of water and sugar. The mangoes are either untipe or partially ripe. The slices are seasoned with salt, then p... READ MORE

Mamuang dong is the name for Thai-style pickled mangoes. The pickled mangoes are usually made with a combination of sour mango slices, sugar, salt, water, rice vinegar, and rice wine or dry sherry. The rice vinegar, rice wine, and water are brough... READ MORE