How to Use kaffir lime in a Sentence

kaffir lime

noun
Definition of kaffir limenext
  • Get the otak otak: fish custard perked up with kaffir lime and chili, all steamed in a banana leaf.
    — Fuchsia Dunlop, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2018
  • Make a sachet by tying the kaffir lime leaf and bay leaf in cheesecloth.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 29 May 2018
  • Boss points out green beans, jackfruit, and kaffir limes used in the coconut-flavored dish called lawar.
    — Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Nov. 2018
  • Add the fresh ginger, galangal, kaffir lime peel and turmeric.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2019
  • Dinner, served in the temple, was corn chowder, green-curry king salmon over kaffir lime rice, and a trio of sorbets.
    — Peggy McGlone, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2019
  • Find produce, fresh herbs, including kaffir lime leaves, meat, starches, frozen fish, canned and jarred goods and snacks.
    — Samantha Bakall | The Oregonian/oregonlive, OregonLive.com, 19 Oct. 2017
  • Green beans with pork ($17) brought the subtle citrus of shredded kaffir lime leaves into clear focus.
    — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 11 June 2020
  • Stuff the cavity with ginger, garlic, kaffir lime, basil and lemongrass and seal with a skewer or long toothpick to close.
    — National Geographic, 12 July 2019
  • But the flavor is all herbs, half registered as fragrance — galangal and sun-baked earth, bright threads of kaffir lime leaves, and cilantro roots, subtler and more profound than the stems.
    — Ligaya Mishan, New York Times, 10 May 2018
  • To the mix, add fried garlic, fried shallots, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaf, cilantro, shallots, scallions, and mint.
    — Jc Gibbs, Smithsonian, 31 May 2018
  • Cook's notes: Find lemongrass and fresh kaffir lime leaves at Asian grocery stores featuring fresh produce.
    — Debbi Snook, cleveland.com, 25 Apr. 2018
  • Add tomatoes, kaffir lime leaves and garlic chives, and cook until tomatoes soften, about 2-3 minutes.
    — National Geographic, 21 May 2020
  • On any given night, international crowds fill this spot to taste dishes loaded with classic Thai flavors; kaffir lime leaves, chiles, and fish sauce for all!
    — Kar-Shing Tong, Bon Appetit, 24 Apr. 2017
  • In addition to the quinine and prickly pear, this ruby-red syrup contains citrus peel, lavender, lemongrass, allspice, cardamom and kaffir lime leaves.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 15 Dec. 2020
  • Drawing in an eclectic crowd of creative talents and foodies, the restaurant has become a site for creative and social exchanges over fiery dishes and refreshing kaffir lime infused gin and tonics.
    — Ahnna Lee, Vogue, 17 Mar. 2018
  • The next dish, by contrast, sounded almost frighteningly baroque: an unagi terrine with grapefruit, red curry, and kaffir lime.
    — Jay McInerney, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2012
  • Curry dishes include beef cheeks with sweet potato and Filipino curry; poached shrimp and bok choy in a coconut Thai curry flavored with kaffir lime leaf; and seasonal vegetables in a sour yellow coconut curry.
    — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 7 Nov. 2019

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