Healthy Food Database

Kaffir Lime Leaves
Kaffir lime leaves are used extensively in Thai cooking. The leaves are dark green and glossy. They have a distinct flavour and fragrance and are shaped like two leaves joined end to end.

Buy fresh or dried from good greengrocers or specialty herb stores. Most often found pre-packed in plastic bags.
Store fresh in plastic in the crisper section of the fridge for up to 2 weeks or longer. Leaves can be frozen and used to prepare dishes immediately. Dried leaves should be stored in an airtight container in a cool pantry.

The citronella oil from kaffir lime rind has strong insecticidal properties.
Category: Herb
In Season:
To Buy:
Buy fresh or dried from good greengrocers or specialty herb stores. Most often found pre-packed in plastic bags.
To Store:
Store fresh in plastic in the crisper section of the fridge for up to 2 weeks or longer. Leaves can be frozen and used to prepare dishes immediately. Dried leaves should be stored in an airtight container in a cool pantry.
Tips & Tricks:
Cooking Tips:
Slice very finely and add to stir-fries - delicious with fish.

Nutrition per 1 Cup:

Amines:
No information available
Glutamates:
n/a
Salicylates:
No information available

Benefits the Following Health Conditions:*

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* This information is sourced by a qualified naturopath. It is non prescriptive and not intended as a cure for the condition. Recommended intake is not provided. It is no substitute for the advice and treatment of a professional practitioner.

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