Black limes for cooking authentic Middle Eastern cookery or new and imagined flavors
Other common names for black limes used around the world
How to use black limes in cooking
Additional details and facts about the black limes found in our shop
Dried limes can be used for cooking in a number of ways in the kitchen. One way is to simply slice or stick holes in the lime with a knife or toothpick and place in your soup, stew, or cooking liquid. Allowing the limes to steep similar to the use of bay leaf will infuse the liquid citrusy and souring flavor. Another way to use loomi in cooking is to grind and pulverize the dried limes into a powder for use in spice rubs such as bahārāt, or sprinkle directly into soups. Black limes can used in desserts, custards and other sweet items. Traditionally, the limes are used for a plethora of health related benefits many of which you can read about in this article, all about Loomi black limes.
- Proudly grown and dried naturally in the fertile soils and mountainous valleys of Guatemala
- Kosher Certified ingredient. You can view shop all of our kosher product here
- Average count of dried limes per pound 70-90 whole pieces
- Storage and shelf life once delivered, 24-36 months
- Can be used whole or ground Uses, cocktails, syrups, infusions, brewing, rubs, meat, stew soups...