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The central vein of the kaffir lime leaf is not bitter
If you ask Google, "Is the central vein of a kaffir lime leaf bitter?" the answer is, "Yes, the central vein of kaffir lime leaves is particularly bitter and tough. In cooking, it is strongly recommended to remove it before chopping." However, if you ask the question using AI, the answer is, "No, the central vein of the kaffir lime leaf is not particularly bitter. However, it is very hard, fibrous, and tough. It is for this textural reason that it is always removed." The sour
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May 212 min read


Zucchini Vichyssoise
When the garden starts producing zucchini, there is almways too much all at once. Vichyssoise is an original way to use them. Peel...
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Aug 9, 20251 min read


What are kaffir lime leaves
A Malaysian site explains what its like to buy and cook with fresh kaffir lime leaves. Have a look for some tips and recipes on how to...
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May 4, 20251 min read


Kaffir lime Panna cotta
This recipe is made with fresh leaves - the spine of the leaf is removed - the you slice the leaf very very thinly or you put them in a...
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Apr 17, 20251 min read
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