okka north Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Does anybody know where I can buy fresh, not dried, lime leaves? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Lime tree leaves? There are plenty around Broomhill that are shedding them like mad at the moment. (or is there another kind of lime leaves ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I3lade4life Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 I presume you mean the leaves from a tree which produces Limes? Ive never seen a lime grown on Broomhill! but maybe I'm wrong. Unfortunately Ive had difficulty in the past finding Lime leaves, have you tried looking in one of the Chinese supermarkets? or even the asian shop in the markets???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgksheff Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 £3.50 including postage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzmobile Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 There is a Thai/asian shop just off London road, it drops off to the left just after Highfields Library as you are heading out of Sheffield. They do fresh ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okka north Posted November 8, 2006 Author Share Posted November 8, 2006 There is a Thai/asian shop just off London road, it drops off to the left just after Highfields Library as you are heading out of Sheffield. They do fresh ones. Thanks for that. I was starting to worry that people didn't realise that lime leaves can be used in cooking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesandtwos Posted November 8, 2006 Share Posted November 8, 2006 Id be surprised if one of the shops on fir-vale didnt sell them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_Kiddick Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 I've got a grapefruit tree growing (another citrus) - it has very tough leaves. I can see them imparting flavour if cooked but I'd hate to try to chew one. You're welcome to some of those if ya fancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattricia Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 Thanks for that. I was starting to worry that people didn't realise that lime leaves can be used in cooking. How exactly are they used ? Is it for a curry dish ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzmobile Posted November 9, 2006 Share Posted November 9, 2006 They aren't just any old odd-bod LIME leaves, they are kaffir lime leaves. They add a very fragrant note to south-east asian food, notably thai food. And you need to slice them very thinly or as Don says, chew-eeee! They are so delish! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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