Properties;Kaffir Lime is a citrus tree of very broad culinary applications and more. The Kaffir Line fruit looks like a wrinkled lime. Its taste is very sour but also a little bitterish. The aromatic skin of this fruit is used as an ingredient for curry. Also, the beautiful scent from the skin is because of its essential oils. The leaves of Citrus hystrix are a great flavouring to the meals. They create a wonderful, lemony aroma and give a hint of freshness to the dishes. As a seasoning, it can ve used fresh or dried. Moreover, they keep their great properties even after the freezing process. Kaffir leaves are Tom Yum Kung’s ingredient- Thai sweet and sour soup with a hint of lemon grass. This soup is very symbolic to the Thai cuisine and it’s also one of the most popular dishes. Nonetheless it is great for seasoning dishes, Kaffir lime also consists of medical properties. The juice and the leaves are used in an Indonesian medicine, also known as jeruk obat which means a medical citrus. They also have a lot of vitamin C and are a great remedy for strengthening the immune system. The juice from the fruit is also used for hair treatment and for the usual hair care styling. Vegetable oil obtained from the leaves is used to make perfumes. Interesting fact: In Asian countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Laos, the tree is so popular that it is often cultivated in the gardens of people’s houses.
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