The Thai Lime is a small round fruit which is green or yellow. Lemons can be used as substitute if Limes are not available. The lime is used in almost all Thai cooking, for flavouring and as a garnish. The whole fruit is used. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and is used to enhance the flavour of chilli-hot condiments, as well as create some very special salads and desserts, and adorn most dishes as a condiment. Lime is used principally as a garnish for fish and meat dishes. Medicinal propertiesThe fruit contains Hesperidin and Naringin , scientifically proven anti-inflammatory flavonoids. Lime juice is used as an appetizer, and has antitussive, antiflu, stomachic and antiscorbutic properties.
The Thai Lime is a small round fruit which is green or yellow. Lemons can be used as substitute if Limes are not available. The lime is used in almost all Thai cooking, for flavouring and as a garnish. The whole fruit is used. It is an excellent source of vitamin C and is used to enhance the flavour of chilli-hot condiments, as well as create some very special salads and desserts, and adorn most dishes as a condiment. Lime is used principally as a garnish for fish and meat dishes.
