Lime Powder Kaffir

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Kaffir lime powder, also known as Citrus hystrix or makrut lime powder, is a fragrant citrus ingredient valued for its bold, zesty aroma and distinctive tropical flavour. Sought af ter for its bright lime character with subtle floral and herbal notes, this powder is commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking to bring fresh citrus depth to curries, soups, marinades, sauces, and spice blends. Plant DescriptionNative to Southeast Asia, kaffir lime comes from a small thorny citrus tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. The tree produces glossy, double-lobed leaves and small bumpy-skinned green fruits, both of which are highly aromatic. The fruit peel is especially rich in fragrant citrus oils, giving kaffir lime its sharp, refreshing aroma and unmistakable flavour. Once dried and milled into powder, it offers a convenient way to add citrus brightness without the need for fresh fruit or zest. Traditional UsesKaffir lime has long been used throughout Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Lao, and Cambodian culinary traditions. Traditionally, the leaves and fruit peel are added to soups, curries, stir-fries, sambals, marinades, and spice pastes to provide a fresh citrus lift and balance rich, savoury, spicy, or coconut-based dishes. Its bold aroma also makes it a popular ingredient in seasoning blends and aromatic food preparations. Suggested Uses Thai curries, soups, and laksa-style dishesStir-fries, marinades, and dipping saucesCurry pastes, sambals, and spice blendsSeafood, chicken, pork, and vegetable dishesCoconut-based sauces and brothsLime pepper, chilli-lime, and Asian-style seasoning blends Botanical NameCitrus hystrix Common NamesKaffir Lime, Makrut Lime, Thai Lime, Mauritius Papeda Show more