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Kaffir Lime

Other names: Kieffer, Thai or wild lime, Indonesian lime leaves

A small lime whose aromatic leaves are used fresh and dried in Asian cooking.
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Substitute for kaffir lime

substitute frozen for fresh, or use lime zest from common Persian or Mexican Key limes (6 leaves = 1 tbsp zest). You can also substitute other citrus leaves

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