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Writes: Laura Litvin (@laulitvin)
Yellow, green, fresh, acid. The lime migrated, like so many other ingredients, from the India and south china to the world. It is believed that he visited Africa and europe before reaching America. On board he had a fundamental mission: to protect the sailors from the raging scurvy.
What is known with certainty is that in its wake the lemon forever revolutionized dishes and kitchens. There he perfumed with his citrus notes, he became a fundamental player. It is the perfect contrast of fatty dishes, accompany chickens and fish. It puts the brisket on to delay the oxidation of cut apples and avocados.
For the final minute a few drops are enough to revive wilted leaves. He is flesh and nail with tea and a close friend of the bar. (What would be the Margherita, of the caipirinhas or the mojitos without this perfect acid!). The lemon is the perfect counterpoint to vinaigrettes, a fundamental ingredient of ceviche. Classic flavor of ice cream and granitas, perfume of puddings and cookies. The lemon always is.
The perfect balance of lemon
El lemon acid it has the leading role when it comes to balancing the flavors of any preparation, which is why it becomes essential. It can be a spicy stew, a soup, a salad of green leaves, a plate of meat greasy. A few drops of the acid elixir or a few small pieces of its peel are enough for the other flavors to awaken and express themselves better on the palate.
From Tucumán, Argentina
According to updated data from Ministry of Agroindustry from the country, Argentina is the world's first processor of lemon. Also the main exporter of concentrated juice, pulps, essential oil and dehydrated peel of lemon. It is in the province of Tucuman where there is the largest cultivated area of this noble citrus.
It is harvested by hand to take care of its quality and is exported to many countries. That is why it is called 'The Capital of Lemon'. In the last 30 years the lemon proved to be one of the most successful products of Argentina. So much so that the country added markets such as Mexico, Brazil, Japan and, recently, he was able to re-enter United States after long period of prohibition.
If you travel through the north argentine and you arrive in this small province, you have several mandatory appointments. You can tour the tourist circuits to enjoy its diverse landscapes or tour the House of Tucumán.
There the Congress which proclaimed the independence of the Argentina on July 9, 1816. I suggest you stop for a moment: close your eyes and breathe, you will surely feel the intense perfume of the best lemons on the planet.
