The Vietnamese call preserved lemons chanh muối, which translates to "salt lemon." Lemons aren't common in Southeast Asia, so the original recipe for preserved lemons used limes. Limes are still used for chanh muối, but lemons have become a popular variation since their introduction into Vietnamese agriculture over the past few decades.
The most famous use for chanh muối is nuoc chanh muối, or salty lemonade made by muddling preserved lemons with a bit of sugar and topping them off with water or soda water. Salty lemonade is a refreshing and unique balance of salty, sour, savory, and sweet, offered in restaurants and households to beat the heat.
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