Fruit · Fresh
Makrut limes
Also called kaffir limes, makrut lime fruit, makrut lime zest, luk makrut
Knobbly, bumpy-skinned lime with little juice but intensely fragrant zest; pounded into Thai curry pastes.
What can replace it
- T2 · GoodLimes
Zest lacks the resinous, bitter intensity; add a makrut leaf if you have one.
- T2 · GoodMakrut lime leaves
Similar perfume but more herbal; shred finely or pound in place of zest.
- T3 · In a pinchDried makrut lime leaves
Faint and dusty; soak and pound well.
Cook with Makrut limes