These leaves don't come from the limes that you see in U.S. supermarkets. Rather, they're part of the makrut lime plant, a citrus tree with bumpy, fruit that's native to Thailand. T… See more

Most commonly, fresh, whole lime leaves are added to flavor dishes like curries and soups, similar to how bay leaves are used. But they can also be sliced very thinly and added raw … See more

As the U.S. appetite and familiarity with various Asian cuisines grows, lime leaves are becoming easier to find at specialty markets. And of course, they're always easy to fin… See more

Before tossing whole leaves into dishes, use a sharp knife to remove the tough part of the center rib so that you can eat the whole leaf without chomping through that tough and … See more