Kaffir Lime Leaves

     This is similar to the common lime but has a knobby skin. The zest of the fruit is often used and the dark glossy green leaves from the tree impart a pungent lemony-lime flavor to soups, curries and other dishes. You can buy them fresh in Oriental stores. They keep well and can be frozen. Dried Kaffir limes are also available. Red Curry with Roasted Duck [Kang Phed Ped Yang] and Thai Steamed Curried Fish [Haw Mok] are thai recipes use this herb.