Herbs and Spices used in Thai Cuisine, Kaffir Lime leaves or Bai Ma-krut, Simply-thai.com-Thai-Market-Online

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Kaffir Lime leaves - Bai Ma-krut
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From the kaffir lime, In Thai called Bai Ma-Krut, which has virtually no juice these fleshy green and glossy leaves resemble a figure eight. Imparting a unique flavour, they can be finely shredded and added to salads, or torn and added to soups and curries. Can be substituted with other lemon-flavoured herbs, but the best option is to freeze the leaves when you can find them, as they retain all their flavour and texture on thawing Kaffir lime leaves. . Use them whole in soups such as Tom Yum, Tom Kha; and curries, as an aromatic ingredient not meant to be eaten. Or slice them into very fine, edible sliver. Either way, they add a wonderful flower-like fragrance and taste.