‘It’s official. You are obsessed with limes. Get on with the lime and lemon grass cordial’
Limes.
Zip. Zing. Zest.
Great with sweet – mangoes, ripe plantains, pawpaw, perfect with spice, like cardamom; herbs like mint and tang, like yogurt.
Pushed and prodded by Miss Wana Wana on Instagram, I decided to share my favourite ways to make them bed and mouth fellow.
But first, a few tips on prepping, storing and using them.How to Prepare Limes
Zest for toppings and to include in recipes
Cut slices, cheeks and wedges to garnish and to serve with meals and drinks
How to Store Limes
Limes are best refrigerated, where they last 3 or 4 times longer than in the pantry.
Unrefrigerated, I find my limes stay a week before the skin turns brown, or hard, or goes bad altogether.
Refrigerated, I’ve had some last a month.
And finally, 30 things + to do with limes
Breakfast ideas
Liven up your Chapman cocktail with juice and wedge
Coconut water. It transforms coconut water. Yes, the transparent, slightly cloudy water in the belly of the brown nut. It marries well. Add a touch of sweetener if you like and a slice of cucumber for cool, refreshing tropical heaven
7. Make a cordial with lemons, lemongrass and lime
8. Great in some teas and infusions – both juice and zest
9. Lovely in smoothies – green, orange…whatever tickles your fancy (attr. Ms Wana Wana)
Preserves and Pickles
Wedges. To squeeze over creamy desserts. Like Blackberry Cheescake verrines. The best thing I ever made. The thing that gave the trophy to limes. Before I got to know Meyers anyway.
There you have it, a few of my favourite ways to use limes.
What are yours? Please share, I’d love to try new recipes with them.
Stay well.
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About the Author: Ozoz Sokoh is Nigerian-born, Liverpool-schooled (in part) and now living and working in Nigeria. For more information and posts visit: http://www.kitchenbutterfly.com/ –