Thai Gold Kaffir Lime Leaves 4g
- Essential for authentic Southeast Asian dishes.
- Infuses dishes with a unique citrus aroma and flavour.
- Perfect for curries, soups, stir-fries, and Jasmine rice.
- Versatile – use whole, chopped, or rehydrated.
- Packaged in a recyclable tin for freshness and quality.
Kaffir Lime Leaves 4g
Thai Gold Kaffir Lime Leaves are an essential ingredient in Southeast Asian cuisine, known for their unique and highly aromatic flavor. These dried leaves are sourced from the kaffir lime tree (Citrus hystrix), a citrus plant native to tropical Asia, including Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The leaves are widely used in Thai, Lao, Cambodian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and South Indian dishes to infuse an unmistakable citrusy aroma and tangy flavor into curries, soups, stir-fries, and more.
In Thai cuisine, kaffir lime leaves are often added whole to wet dishes like green curry, red curry, and Tom Yum soup. They are rarely eaten when used whole, as they are usually left in the broth to release their aroma during cooking. When finely chopped, however, the leaves are consumed in dishes such as Thai fish cakes or Panaeng curry, where they provide a delicious tangy flavor sensation. Kaffir lime leaves are also perfect for enhancing the flavor of Jasmine rice when added during cooking, infusing the grains with a delicate citrus aroma.
Highly versatile, the leaves may be used fresh or dried depending on the recipe. While fresh leaves are preferred for salads and certain dishes, dried kaffir lime leaves are ideal for soups, curries, and sauces, where their flavor and fragrance can fully develop. To use, simply add the leaves directly to wet dishes or rehydrate them by steeping in warm water for a few minutes before chopping.
Thai Gold Kaffir Lime Leaves come in a recyclable metal tin box, ensuring freshness and quality. This product is free from added sugar, artificial colors, artificial flavorings, artificial preservatives, GMOs, MSG, and trans fats. It is suitable for vegans, vegetarians, and those following a Halal diet. The product does not contain Bisphenol A (BPA) and is made with clean, natural ingredients.
Store in a cool, dry place and ensure the tin is tightly sealed after use to preserve the leaves' aroma and flavor.
Directions
- Add 2–3 leaves whole to soups, curries, or broths, and allow them to simmer for an aromatic infusion. When used whole, the leaves are usually not eaten but left in the dish.
- For recipes like fish cakes, finely chop the leaves and incorporate them directly into the mixture.
- For flavored rice, toss a few leaves into the pot while cooking Jasmine rice to infuse it with a subtle, citrusy aroma.
Ingredients
100% dried Thai kaffir lime leaves.
