How it's used
Used pierced and simmered in soups, stews, and rice, then removed before serving.
Herbs & Spices
dried lime
Whole limes boiled in brine and sun-dried until dark (loomi), used whole and pierced to infuse a sour, smoky flavour.
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In the kitchen
Substitutes
lime zest + a splash of lime juice
Pairs well with
Used whole and removed before serving - contributes aroma rather than meaningful nutrition.
Try it in the kitchen
Recipes that use dried lime
MealFusion
Crispy Katsu Bowl
Four substantial turmeric-batter-and-panko tofu cutlets, sliced and fanned over deeply herbed dried-lime lentils with a creamy lemon-tahini finish.
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Golden Lime Lentil Comfort
A warming dried-lime lentil soup with golden turmeric tofu scramble, lemon, parsley, tahini and wholemeal bread for dipping.
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What 100 g contributes
Nutrition summary
At a glance
Higher inFibreVitamin CIron
Calories
194kcal
8% cal
Protein
4.0g
82% cal
Carbs
40.0g
9% cal
Fat
2.0g
Small numbers, big impact
Everyday essentials
Fibre30.00g
Vitamin B120.00ฮผg
Vitamin D0.00ฮผg
Iodine0.00ฮผg
Iron5.00mg
Zinc0.50mg
Calcium200.00mg
Nutrition values are estimates and can vary with variety, brand, cooking method and water content.