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Global Flavors

Citrus shows up in kitchens everywhere. We travel the world (via a lot of research and a little homesickness) to bring you 12 lemon and citrus recipes from other countries, each one written and tested in our own kitchen, never copied from anyone else's.

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Plate of crispy battered chicken pieces glazed in glossy lemon sauce, garnished with sesame seeds and scallions35 min
Maindinner

Chinese-Style Lemon Chicken

China · Níngméng Jī
A steaming glass cup of amber-colored tea, with a lemon slice floating on top, cinnamon stick balanced across the rim, and visible wisps of aromatic steam rising15 min
Drinkvegan

Ethiopian-Style Lemon Honey Tea

Ethiopia · Shai
Bowl of Greek-style lemon egg soup with rice, garnished with fresh dill and a lemon slice35 min
Soupcomfort food

Greek-Style Lemon Egg Soup

Greece · Avgolemono
Glass of Indian spiced lemon water with ice, mint, and a lemon wheel5 min
Drinknon-alc

Indian Spiced Lemon Water

India · Nimbu Pani
Slice of Italian lemon ricotta cake with pale golden crumb, dusted with powdered sugar60 min
Dessertdessert

Italian Lemon Ricotta Cake

Italy · Torta al Limone
Pitcher of Mexican-style limeade with lime wheels and mint, glasses with ice beside it10 min
Drinknon-alc

Mexican-Style Limeade

Mexico · Limonada
Jar of Moroccan-style preserved lemons packed in salt and lemon juice on a wood table10 min
Condimentmake-ahead

Moroccan-Style Preserved Lemons

Morocco · Hamed Msayer
A chilled white bowl filled with opaque, lime-cured fish pieces mixed with thin red onion slivers and bright green cilantro, garnished with sliced red aji or jalapeno peppers45 min
Mainseafood

Peruvian-Style Lime Ceviche

Peru · Ceviche
A bowl of fluffy white rice studded with bright yellow lemon zest, flecks of fresh green parsley throughout, with a glossy sheen from olive oil28 min
Sidevegetarian

Portuguese-Style Lemon Rice

Portugal · Arroz de Limão
Tall glass of pale Turkish-style lemon mint sherbet drink with mint leaves and ice15 min
Drinknon-alc

Turkish-Style Lemon Mint Sherbet

Turkey · Limonlu Nane Şerbeti
Tall glass of Vietnamese salted lime soda with muddled lime, ice, and soda water5 min
Drinknon-alc

Vietnamese Salted Lime Soda

Vietnam · Nước Chanh Muối
Charred and golden-brown bone-in chicken pieces glistening with marinade, with visible black pepper crust and caramelized edges, arranged on a plate60 min
Maingluten-free

West African-Style Lemon Pepper Chicken

Nigeria