Where can I buy kaffir lime leaves?

You can buy kaffir lime leaves from Vietnamese or Asian food stores. Some Chinese food stores also sell these leaves. You can find these leaves usually with other dried herbs, in the freezer section, or with other fresh produce.

What can I use instead of kaffir lime leaves?

If you don’t have access to fresh kaffir lime leaves, use the zest of a lime to add a fresh, citrus flavour to your dish. Other substitutes include Persian limes (also known as a Tahiti lime, or a seedless lime) or lemon zest.

Does Whole Foods sell kaffir leaves?

Kaffir Lime Leaves at Whole Foods Market.

Does Walmart have lime leaves?

Kaffir Lime Leaves – 1 oz. – Walmart.com.

Can you use normal lime leaves instead of kaffir?

Kaffir Lime Leaves Substitute

A regular “everyday” Persian lime, like the kind you find at grocery stores, will do just fine. Better yet, use a combination of lime and lemon zest. Generally, about 1 and 1/2 teaspoons of finely chopped lime zest can be used in place of one kaffir lime leaf.

What is the difference between kaffir lime and lime?

In general, regular lime leaves are a poor substitute for kaffir lime leaves because they are more bitter and less aromatic. The juice of kaffir limes is not a good substitute for that of regular limes. A situation in which substituting one for the other is ok arises when a recipe calls for kaffir lime zest.