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Sometimes called lime leaves, these are the fragrant leaves of the kaffir lime tree and are used widely in Thai and South East Asian cuisine in the same way as bay leaves are used in the West. They have a spicy, lemony flavor and give a distinctive citrus scent to soups and curries. The leaves generally aren’t eaten; they’re used simply to imbue curries, soups, and other dishes with their gorgeous flavor. Add a few to your next curry or Asian-inspired soup, and either eat around them or pluck them from the pot before serving. You can also toss a few leaves into your basmati rice as it cooks to impart extra depth of flavor, Recipes using lime leaves: Tom Yum, Tom Kha, Curry Paste, Fish Cake (Tong Mud), Salad, and for tea.