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| − | + | Kaffir lime [''Citrus hystrix, C. papedia''] leaves come from the Kaffir lime tree, a lime tree native to Indonesia. The leaves are highly aromatic and suitable for Asian cuisines, including Thai, Indonesian, Cambodian and Lao cuisines. They are easily recognisable by their emerald-green, double leaf lobes, which makes them appear as if two leaves are joined together. This article explains ways to use the Kaffir lime leaf. | |
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#Obtain kaffir lime leaves. If living in a suitable Mediterranean climate, you can grow your own kaffir lime tree. If not, leaves and limes can be obtained in fresh and a dried form from Asian grocery stores and specialty grocery stores in many countries. | #Obtain kaffir lime leaves. If living in a suitable Mediterranean climate, you can grow your own kaffir lime tree. If not, leaves and limes can be obtained in fresh and a dried form from Asian grocery stores and specialty grocery stores in many countries. | ||
#Understand the finer points of kaffir lime leaves usage in cuisine. Kaffir lime leaves may be used fresh or dried, depending on the recipe or usage. Importantly: | #Understand the finer points of kaffir lime leaves usage in cuisine. Kaffir lime leaves may be used fresh or dried, depending on the recipe or usage. Importantly: | ||
| − | #*The leaves should be used whole when simmering in [[Make Homemade Soup|soups]] and [[Remove Curry Stains|curries]], and may be shredded for use in fish cakes or similar dishes. The leaf is rarely eaten; the one exception is when it is shredded extremely finely, such as for Tod Mun (fried fish cake).<ref>ThaiTable.com, [http://www.thaitable.com/Thai/Ingredients/kaffir_lime_leaves.htm Kaffir Lime Leaves]</ref> | + | #*The leaves should be used whole when simmering in [[Make Homemade Soup|soups]] and [[Remove Curry Stains|curries]], and may be shredded for use in fish cakes or similar dishes. The leaf is rarely eaten; the one exception is when it is shredded extremely finely, such as for Tod Mun (fried fish cake).<ref name="rf1">ThaiTable.com, [http://www.thaitable.com/Thai/Ingredients/kaffir_lime_leaves.htm Kaffir Lime Leaves]</ref> |
| − | #*Fresh, tender young leaves are the preferred choice for salads; do not use dried kaffir leaves in [[Make a Salad|salads]].<ref>Asia Source, [http://www.asiafood.org/glossary_1.cfm?alpha=K Kaffir Lime]</ref> | + | #*Fresh, tender young leaves are the preferred choice for salads; do not use dried kaffir leaves in [[Make a Salad|salads]].<ref name="rf2">Asia Source, [http://www.asiafood.org/glossary_1.cfm?alpha=K Kaffir Lime]</ref> |
#*The midrib and stalk may be bitter in older leaves; if this bitterness bothers you, tear the leaf and remove these parts for cooking, including simmering. | #*The midrib and stalk may be bitter in older leaves; if this bitterness bothers you, tear the leaf and remove these parts for cooking, including simmering. | ||
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*The availability of kaffir lime leaves may be dependent on the popularity of Thai or Indonesian cuisine. It is possible to order the leaves online. | *The availability of kaffir lime leaves may be dependent on the popularity of Thai or Indonesian cuisine. It is possible to order the leaves online. | ||
*Kaffir lime leaves are also known as makrut leaves, kaffir lime leaves or magrood leaves. | *Kaffir lime leaves are also known as makrut leaves, kaffir lime leaves or magrood leaves. | ||
| − | *If you cannot get kaffir lime leaves, it is possible to substitute with fresh, tender young lime or lime leaves.<ref | + | *If you cannot get kaffir lime leaves, it is possible to substitute with fresh, tender young lime or lime leaves.<ref name="rf2" /> |
*Delia Smith recommends pounding dried kaffir leaves prior to use. | *Delia Smith recommends pounding dried kaffir leaves prior to use. | ||
*The leaves can be stored frozen for as long as you like; add fresh leaves to a plastic bag and place in the freezer. The other storage method is to keep dried kaffir lime leaves. | *The leaves can be stored frozen for as long as you like; add fresh leaves to a plastic bag and place in the freezer. The other storage method is to keep dried kaffir lime leaves. | ||
| − | *In recent times, kaffir lime zest has been added to Cajun cuisine.<ref>Wikipedia, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaffir_lime Kaffir Lime]</ref> | + | *In recent times, kaffir lime zest has been added to Cajun cuisine.<ref name="rf3">Wikipedia, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaffir_lime Kaffir Lime]</ref> |
*The leaves can be ordered online and sent direct from Thailand. | *The leaves can be ordered online and sent direct from Thailand. | ||
