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Black limes

or Noomi Basri - a Middle Eastern spice which is used for adding sour notes to foods such as sauces and spice blends

Downderry Spice Black Limes should be an essential for your Middle Eastern inspired dishes

At Downderry Spice, we produce our limes so that you get a citrusy lime flavour packed with earthy undertones of caramel

Black limes have been used in dried lime teas and dishes that include proteins such as Lamb, chicken and seafood

How to use Downderry Black Limes

Black Lime Slices

Black Lime - As a Condiment

Black Lime - As a Condiment

Simply place the lime slice(s)  into the cooking liquid and allow the lime to steep, as you would with a Bay Leaf. Add more slices to infuse a more citrusy taste to the dish you are cooking

Black Lime - As a Condiment

Black Lime - As a Condiment

Black Lime - As a Condiment

Grind the required number of Black Lime slices in a pestle and Mortar to form a powder which can be used as a condiment.  Then sprinkle over a Salad for example

Black Lime - As a Spice

Black Lime - As a Condiment

Black Lime - As a Spice

Grind the required number of Black Lime slices in a pestle and Mortar to form a powder to use in spice blends and spice rubs such as Baharat

Recipes Suggestions Using Black Limes

Persian Lime Poached Cod (pdf)Download
Lamb With Black Limes (pdf)Download

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