Fruit · Fresh

Limes

Also called Persian limes, Tahiti limes, limón, manao

Sharp, aromatic green citrus; the souring backbone of Thai, Mexican, Vietnamese and Indian dishes, from larb to guacamole.

VeganVegetarianGluten-freeDairy-free

What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodLemon juice

    Bottled lemon: flatter, and no zest.

  • T2 · GoodLemons

    Less floral and bitter; lacks lime’s bite in Thai and Mexican food.

  • T3 · In a pinchRice vinegar

    Milder and vinegary, with no citrus aroma.

  • T3 · In a pinchTamarind paste

    Sour-sweet and dark; for sauces and curries, not fresh dressings. (use 0.5× the amount)

Cook with Limes

★ Approved
Soup · THAI · THAILAND — 40 MIN

Tom Yum Goong

Total40 min
Main · PERUVIAN · PERU — 45 MIN

Lomo Saltado

Total45 min
Salad · TURKISH · TURKEY — 20 MIN

Shirazi Salad

Total20 min
Soup · INDONESIAN · INDONESIA — 150 MIN

Soto Betawi

Total150 min