How to Use kaffir lime in a Sentence

kaffir lime

noun
  • Make a sachet by tying the kaffir lime leaf and bay leaf in cheesecloth.
    — Nancy Miller, The Courier-Journal, 29 May 2018
  • The dish is made with long beans, red curry paste sauce, kaffir lime leaves, and a choice of protein.
    — Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Nov. 2025
  • Add the fresh ginger, galangal, kaffir lime peel and turmeric.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Aug. 2019
  • The hearty handheld packs fried chicken thigh meat, greens and kaffir lime leaf aioli inside a potato bun.
    — Megha McSwain, Chron, 13 July 2022
  • Fresh blossoms open, with lovely ocean salinity and whiffs of kaffir lime.
    — Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 17 May 2021
  • Dinner, served in the temple, was corn chowder, green-curry king salmon over kaffir lime rice, and a trio of sorbets.
    — Peggy McGlone, Washington Post, 18 Oct. 2019
  • The bar leans into Thai ingredients like tamarind, pandan, and kaffir limes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
  • Stuff the cavity with ginger, garlic, kaffir lime, basil and lemongrass and seal with a skewer or long toothpick to close.
    — National Geographic, 12 July 2019
  • Thai masterpiece teems with shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, lemongrass, galangal and kaffir lime leaves.
    — CNN, 13 Apr. 2021
  • Add tomatoes, kaffir lime leaves and garlic chives, and cook until tomatoes soften, about 2-3 minutes.
    — National Geographic, 21 May 2020
  • Learn to make mouthwatering morsels, like prawns with kaffir lime leaves and lemongrass or beef empanadas, and let the lush landscapes on the cookbook’s pages inspire your next trip.
    — AFAR Media, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This flavorful dry curry dish calls on kaffir lime leaves, coconut milk, star anise and red chile, among other spices, to deliver its complexity.
    — Terry Ward, CNN, 27 Oct. 2022
  • The kaffir lime is a member of the Rutaceae family, which includes other citrus fruits such as lemons, grapefruits, and sweet and sour oranges.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
  • The sauce blends coconut milk, kaffir lime leaf, and chili for a fusion of bold tropical flavors, showcasing Thailand’s coastal bounty.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • The tingle of lemongrass, kaffir lime and galangal ride the sour pop that springs right up into your sinuses and evokes fragrant memories of Thailand.
    — Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • In addition to the quinine and prickly pear, this ruby-red syrup contains citrus peel, lavender, lemongrass, allspice, cardamom and kaffir lime leaves.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 15 Dec. 2020
  • The top notes of Happy are packed with zingy citrus aromas, including mandarin orange, kaffir lime, calamansi (also known as Philippine lime) and lemon.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Nov. 2022
  • There is a Cambodian-style skewer marinated in lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and seven-seed spice similar to Chinese five-spice.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The evening concludes with a special bon bon collaboration with Stick With Me, featuring Thai tea macadamia and kaffir lime pie flavors for guests to take home.
    — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Owner Wilat Mongkolprasit recommends the coconut soup, or tom kha gai, which includes a choice of protein, cilantro, galangal, garlic, green onion, kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, and mushrooms.
    — Larrisa Beth Turner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 25 Dec. 2020
  • Curry dishes include beef cheeks with sweet potato and Filipino curry; poached shrimp and bok choy in a coconut Thai curry flavored with kaffir lime leaf; and seasonal vegetables in a sour yellow coconut curry.
    — Greg Morago, Houston Chronicle, 7 Nov. 2019
  • Signature drinks include a miso old fashioned, an oolong Manhattan and the kaffir lime soda, which combines Suntory Roku gin with kaffir lime, lychee, lemon, saffron and soda.
    — Kansas City Star, 31 May 2026
  • Like the rest of Hue House, the beverages are all Asian-inspired, like the Shanghai Summer Fling, a concoction of vodka, sauvignon blanc, jasmine green tea, lychee, and kaffir lime leaves.
    — Chris Dong, AFAR Media, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The menu at the motel’s restaurant, ISH Kitchen, circles the globe from Mediterranean shawarma to Japanese ramen to a Vietnamese dish of marinated ground beef wrapped in kaffir lime leaves.
    — Melanie Haiken, Outside, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Geographical distribution and physical characteristics The kaffir lime is native to South and Southeast Asia, including the countries of Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
    — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026

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