Lime Powder Kaffir

Kaffir lime powder, also known as Citrus hystrix or makrut lime powder, is a fragrant citrus ingredient valued for its bold, zesty aroma and distinctive tropical flavour. Sought after for its bright lime character with subtle floral and herbal notes, this powder is commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking to bring fresh citrus depth to curries, soups, marinades, sauces, and spice blends. Plant Description Native to Southeast Asia, kaffir lime comes from a small thorny citrus tree belonging to the Rutaceae family. The tree produces glossy, double-lobed leaves and small bumpy-skinned green fruits, both of which are highly aromatic. The fruit peel is especially rich in fragrant citrus oils, giving kaffir lime its sharp, refreshing aroma and unmistakable flavour. Once dried and milled into powder, it offers a convenient way to add citrus brightness without the need for fresh fruit or zest. Traditional Uses Kaffir lime has long been used throughout Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Lao, and Cambodian culinary traditions. Traditionally, the leaves and fruit peel are added to soups, curries, stir-fries, sambals, marinades, and spice pastes to provide a fresh citrus lift and balance rich, savoury, spicy, or coconut-based dishes. Its bold aroma also makes it a popular ingredient in seasoning blends and aromatic food preparations. Suggested Uses Thai curries, soups, and laksa-style dishes Stir-fries, marinades, and dipping sauces Curry pastes, sambals, and spice blends Seafood, chicken, pork, and vegetable dishes Coconut-based sauces and broths Lime pepper, chilli-lime, and Asian-style seasoning blends Botanical Name Citrus hystrix Common Names Kaffir Lime, Makrut Lime, Thai Lime, Mauritius Papeda