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11 hours ago, Okanagancook said:I see the dried lime is left whole on the plate. Were they cooked with any of the components? Does one tear into it and eat with the dish?
I puncture and soak them, then squeeze into the pot and add them along with the soaking water, to be cooked. One should avoid squeezing or eating the cooked lime, as the bitter interor is now soft and can easily get out.
I'd avoid serving it to unsuspecting guests 
11 hours ago, Okanagancook said:I see the dried lime is left whole on the plate. Were they cooked with any of the components? Does one tear into it and eat with the dish?
I puncture and soak them, then squeeze into the pot and add them along with the soaking water, to be cooked. One should avoid squeezing or eating the cooked lime, as the bitter interor is now soft and can easily get out.
