Herb
Makrut Lime Leaf
S tier
Makrut lime leaf is the preferred kitchen name for the double leaf: torn into tom yum and green curry, perfume of citronella-lime. Fresh is incomparable. A torn leaf in a simmer, removed or sliced fine. Dried is weaker. Citrus hystrix is the same plant.
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Characteristics
Preparations
Green CurryTear Simmer
Traits
Citronella LimeDouble LeafFresh PerfumeKinder WordNot Dried EqualPreferred NameThaiTom Yum
History
TH
Thai and SE Asian pots used makrut leaves as a defining perfume.
Makrut began to replace kaffir on some English menus and packs.
Makrut lime leaf was the specified fresh leaf in serious SE Asian recipes.