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Leave Kaffir Lime

Citrus hystrix Allergen-Free
Leave Kaffir Lime

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Rutaceae
  • Primary Cuisine Southeast Asian (Thai, Cambodian, Laotian, Malaysian)
  • Seasonality Year-Round
  • Source Kaffir Lime Tree

O Que É Leave Kaffir Lime?

Aromatic, hourglass-shaped leaves from the kaffir lime tree, essential for their intense citrus and floral fragrance in Southeast Asian cuisine.

Qual o Sabor de Leave Kaffir Lime?

Leave Kaffir Lime tem um sabor intense citrus, floral, aromatic, slightly bitter com aromas de intense lime, floral, lemon-like, pungent.

Taste
Intense Citrus, Floral, Aromatic, Slightly Bitter
Texture
Leathery, Firm
Aroma
Intense Lime, Floral, Lemon-like, Pungent
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Informação Nutricional

Per 1-2 leaves
Calories80 kcal
Total Fat0.5 g
Saturated Fat0.1 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Protein1.5 g
Total Carbohydrate18 g
Dietary Fiber8 g
Total Sugars1 g
Calcium80 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium200 mg

Segredo do Chef

Bruise or tear kaffir lime leaves before adding to hot dishes to release their essential oils and maximize flavor infusion. Remove before serving if texture is undesirable.

Substitutos e Proporções de Leave Kaffir Lime

O melhor substituto para Leave Kaffir Lime é Lime Zest, usado na proporção de 1 whole lime zest : 2-3 kaffir lime leaves. Provides citrus notes, but lacks the floral depth; best added towards end of cooking.

Substitutos para Leave Kaffir Lime com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
Lime Zest Melhor 1 whole lime zest : 2-3 kaffir lime leaves Provides citrus notes, but lacks the floral depth; best added towards end of cooking.
Lemon Grass + Bay Leaf 1 stalk lemongrass + 1 bay leaf : 2-3 kaffir lime leaves Lemon grass offers citrus notes, bay leaf adds a subtle herbal background; good for soups.
Fresh Mint Leaves 3-4 mint leaves : 1 kaffir lime leaf Offers a fresh, aromatic lift though distinctly different; suitable for lighter dishes.
Curry Leaves 1:1 Distinctly different flavor profile (more nutty/curry-like) but provides aromatic depth in some South Asian dishes.

Como Escolher e Armazenar Leave Kaffir Lime

  1. Look for fresh, vibrant green leaves.
  2. Can be stored frozen for months.

O Que Combina Bem Com Leave Kaffir Lime?

  • Coconut Milk
  • Galangal
  • Lemongrass
  • Chili
  • Fish Sauce
  • Chicken
  • Seafood.

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Leave Kaffir Lime?

Intense Citrus, Floral, Aromatic, Slightly Bitter Intense Lime, Floral, Lemon-like, Pungent

Qual é um bom substituto para Leave Kaffir Lime?

O melhor substituto é Lime Zest (1 whole lime zest : 2-3 kaffir lime leaves). Provides citrus notes, but lacks the floral depth; best added towards end of cooking.

Como escolher e armazenar Leave Kaffir Lime?

Look for fresh, vibrant green leaves. Can be stored frozen for months.

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