Kaffir lime leaves
The kaffir lime is a highly aromatic type of citrus native to the region from extending from India to Laos including Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The leaves are commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisines such as Lao, Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Cambodian, and Burmese.
The leaves of the kaffir lime tree are a dark green color with a glossy sheen. The top leaflet is lightly pointed at its tip and is attached to another leaflet beneath that is broader on its upper edge. The hourglass shaped leaves can be used fresh or dried, and can be stored frozen.
The fruit looks like a dark green wrinkled lemon with a thick rind. One of its common names is 'porcupine orange'. As the fruit becomes older, the color fades to a lighter, yellowish green. Though the juice is rarely used in cooking, the zest of the rind is often used for making curry pastes adding an aromatic, astringent flavor. The leaves can be added to salads, curries, stews just as you would use bay leaves.
The Kaffir lime leaves has many uses. It can be rubbed onto gums and teeth for total dental health. Essential oil can also be extracted from the leaves, which can be used in bath products, rejuvenating, deodorants and body sprays. The oil can also be used in tonics to aid in digestion and blood purification.
Fresh Kaffir lime leaves can be stored in the refrigerator without losing its flavor. Fresh and dried leaves are available in Asian markets.
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The kaffir lime is a highly aromatic type of citrus native to the region from extending from India to Laos including Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. The leaves are commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisines such as Lao, Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Cambodian, and Burmese.
The leaves of the kaffir lime tree are a dark green color with a glossy sheen. The top leaflet is lightly pointed at its tip and is attached to another leaflet beneath that is broader on its upper edge. The hourglass shaped leaves can be used fresh or dried, and can be stored frozen.
The fruit looks like a dark green wrin..
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