Daun Jeruk Purut
(Kaffir Lime Leaves)

Citrus Hystrix

Daun Jeruk Purut (Kaffir Lime Leaves) from the kaffir lime tree are fragrant and pleasantly sour. They should be bent and crushed a little when added to sauces in order to facilitate the release of their oils. The kaffir lime is small, bumbpy fruit that is also sometimes squeezed into foods.

Kaffir Lime Leaves are hard to find fresh, but you can sometimes find them dry. Failing that, susbstitute 1 teaspoon lime or lemon juice with a little of the lemon's peel for each kaffir leaf called for.

Kaffir Lime Tree