Tag: Kaffir Lime

Where to Buy Kaffir Lime Leaves. You can buy kaffir lime leaves from Vietnamese or Asian food stores. Some Chinese food stores also sell these leaves. You can find these leaves usually with other dried herbs, in the freezer section, or with other fresh produce. Is kaffir lime same as lime? Are Kaffir Limes and […]

The Best Makrut / Kaffir Lime Leaves Substitutes Lime Zest. While the fragrance isn’t as intense and complex, lime zest is the closest common ingredient to lime leaves. Lemon Zest. Lemongrass. Basil, Mint or Coriander (Cilantro) Preserved Lemon. Leave it Out. Can you use lemon leaves instead of kaffir lime leaves? Old lemon leaves can […]

Citrus hystrix, called the kaffir lime or makrut lime, (US: /ˈmækrət/, UK: /məkˈruːt/) is a citrus fruit native to tropical Southeast Asia and southern China. Kaffir lime Family: Rutaceae Genus: Citrus Species: C. hystrix Binomial name Why are lime leaves called kaffir? In 1998, he and writer Cara De Silva proposed in the journal Petits […]

When cooking with kaffir leaves, it’s best to think of them as a kind of aromatic bay leaf — most commonly used to infuse curries, soups, stir fries or stocks. Cooks ‘bruise’ or crush fresh leaves in their hands to help release their aromas before adding them to a dish. Can you eat a kaffir […]

In the case of Kaffir limes, strong spines up to 1 ½ inches long protrude from the branches just beneath each cluster of lemon-scented leaves. The thorns on small, shrubby Key limes are just as sharp. But they’re also much more numerous, and — at only 3/8-inches long — much harder to spot. Why do […]

Before shampoo was popularised, Thais relied on the humble kaffir lime crop to clean their hair. It’s simple — cut the fruit in half and rub it against your head of hair. But if you fancy a more sophisticated technique, you can grill the fruit first, then cut it and rub it in. What can […]

These hourglass-shaped leaves comprise the leaf blade plus a flattened, leaf-like stalk (or petiole). The fruit is rough and green, and ripens to yellow; it is distinguished by its bumpy exterior and its small size, approximately 4 cm (2 in) wide. How can you tell a kaffir lime? Characterized by the unique figure-eight shape of […]

If you want the same flavor without doing anything special, you should try any of these best substitutes for Kaffir lime leaves: lemongrass, lemon thyme, curry leaves, dill, or bay leaves. Depending on the dish you’re cooking, any substitutes can be adequate or preferable. What can you use instead of kaffir leaves? If you don’t […]

Yellowing leaves on your kaffir lime is very typical of many citrus trees at this time of the year. It is symptomatic of a nutrient deficiency, especially nitrogen. As ‘gross feeders’, citrus respond very well to regular applications of citrus fertiliser. Why are my limes turning yellow? Limes are yellow when they are fully ripe […]

When cooking with kaffir leaves, it’s best to think of them as a kind of aromatic bay leaf — most commonly used to infuse curries, soups, stir fries or stocks. Cooks ‘bruise’ or crush fresh leaves in their hands to help release their aromas before adding them to a dish. Can you eat a kaffir […]

Southeast Asia. Kaffir Lime is a citrus fruit native to Southeast Asia which leaves are the key ingredient in Thai cuisine. Kaffir is one of the most aromatic herbs, and its vibrant flavor represents an excellent addition to soups, curries, and stir-fries. Where can you get kaffir lime leaves? You can buy kaffir lime leaves […]

The leaves are the most frequently used part of the plant, fresh, dried, or frozen. The leaves are widely used in Thai (for dishes such as tom yum) and Cambodian cuisine (for the base paste “krueng”). Can I eat raw kaffir lime leaves? There’s no need for preparation as you won’t eat the leaves themselves. […]

To harvest kaffir lime leaves, pick the leaves gently by hand to avoid damaging the branches. If you just need a leaf or two you can pick them from any part of the plant but if you need quite a few leaves it’s best to trim off a small branch and remove all the leaves. […]

When cooking with kaffir leaves, it’s best to think of them as a kind of aromatic bay leaf — most commonly used to infuse curries, soups, stir fries or stocks. Cooks ‘bruise’ or crush fresh leaves in their hands to help release their aromas before adding them to a dish. Do you cut kaffir lime […]

Fresh, these can be hard to track down, but they also come freeze-dried rather like bay leaves, but with that unmistakable oriental-Thai flavour. Use dried, pounded in a pestle and mortar or soaked in a little hot water, and they’re almost as good as new. Fresh leaves can be kept in the freezer. How do […]

Can You Eat Kaffir Limes? Kaffir lime fruits are edible, though often they are overlooked for eating due to their mostly undesirable taste. We are all quite familiar with the use of kaffir lime leaves in cooking, however, there are many ways to use kaffir lime fruit in recipes to make them taste delicious. Can […]

When cooking with kaffir leaves, it’s best to think of them as a kind of aromatic bay leaf — most commonly used to infuse curries, soups, stir fries or stocks. Cooks ‘bruise’ or crush fresh leaves in their hands to help release their aromas before adding them to a dish. Can you eat a kaffir […]

Kaffir lime leaves come from the citrus hystrix plant, which is native to Southeast Asia. It is known as kaffir lime, Makrut lime, Thai lime or Mauritius papeda. In South Africa, “Kaffir” is a highly charged racial slur that refers to black Africans. Where can I get kaffir lime leaves? You can buy kaffir lime […]

Kaffir lime oil is used as raw material in many fields, some of which include pharmaceutical, agronomic, food, sanitary, cosmetic, and perfume industries. It is also used extensively in aromatherapy and as an essential ingredient of various cosmetic and beauty products. Is kaffir lime same as lime? Are Kaffir Limes and Limes the Same? No. […]

Curry leaves are another great alternative to Kaffir lime leaves. Like lemongrass, they have citrus undertones that work well with curry dishes. What can u use instead of kaffir lime leaves? If you don’t have access to fresh kaffir lime leaves, use the zest of a lime to add a fresh, citrus flavour to your […]