Kaffir Lime

Kaffir lime is a tropical citrus plant native to Southeast Asia, recognisable by its bumpy, dark green skin and the distinctive double-lobed shape of its leaves. In cooking, it is primarily the leaves, both fresh and dried, that are used, lending dishes an intense citrus fragrance with a herbal undertone. They are an essential ingredient in Thai, Indonesian and other Southeast Asian cuisines, added to curries, soups such as tom kha, marinades and sauces. The juice of the fruit itself is very sour and bitter and therefore rarely used in cooking. however, the zest is highly aromatic and prized in both savoury and dessert recipes.