Kaffir Lime Leaves

[GlorifiedRice]

Hi,

What can I substitute for Kaffir Lime Leaves? Or is there anywhere in the Philly area that I can get them?

[sanrensho]

What can I substitute for Kaffir Lime Leaves? Or is there anywhere in the Philly area that I can get them?

I can't think of a substitute, but if you can find them fresh, remember that you can freeze them. Still much better than dried kaffir lime leaves.

[Marky Marc]

I've used a combo of lime zest and bay leaves. It's hardly a worthy substitiute but it has worked for me several times over this last winter were all the crops got screwed up.

[GlorifiedRice]

Now tell me, Ive seen what Kaffir Leaves look like and they look like 2 leaves end to end. Is that two leaves or does it count as one?

[Pan]

Now tell me, Ive seen what Kaffir Leaves look like and they look like 2 leaves end to end. Is that two leaves or does it count as one?

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Two.

[Dan-]

Hi,

What can I substitute for Kaffir Lime Leaves? Or is there anywhere in the Philly area that I can get them?

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There is (or was 3 years ago) a small Thai grocer on Locust St just past 43rd street across from CVS. This is near the University of Pennsylvania.

Here's a linked map: P P Grocery

Edited June 7, 2007 by Dan- (log)

[GlorifiedRice]

Hi,

What can I substitute for Kaffir Lime Leaves? Or is there anywhere in the Philly area that I can get them?

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There is (or was 3 years ago) a small Thai grocer on Locust St just past 43rd street across from CVS. This is near the University of Pennsylvania.

Here's a linked map: P P Grocery

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Ooohh Cool! Thanks. Ill go to Maido today too

[GlorifiedRice]

I went there and got a small bag of Kaffir Leaves, THANK YOU!

[GlorifiedRice]

Okay I made the Thai Shrimp and Coconut Salad with the kaffir leaves and it is scrumpcious:

A pic:

http://i7.tinypic.com/6616avs.jpg

Oh and there really isnt a substitute for Kaffir, its so unique.

Edited June 7, 2007 by GlorifiedRice (log)

[trillium]

If you get really obsessed with kaffir limes and want to start using the zest from the fruit in addition to the leaves, Four Winds Growers sells really healthy trees grafted onto dwarf rootstock. My tree is 4 years old now and doing great. It lives outside in the summer and under a gro-light indoors in the winter. I have more limes then I know what to do with, so I give them away... As a bonus, the blooms smell really good too.

regards,

trillium

[JustKay]

Oh and there really isnt a substitute for Kaffir, its so unique.

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I agree.

If you can get the kaffir lime itself, try to grow it in a pot. It's easy and hardy.

You can use the lime when making many Thai dishes, especially the Tom Yum and salads. Yummyumm!