Lime (Limau Nipis) 300G
Description
Fresh Lime (Limau Nipis / Key Lime) is an essential citrus fruit in Southeast Asian culinary arts, celebrated for its high juice content, vibrant fragrance, and sharp, tongue-tingling acidity that brightens up rich and savory dishes.
Physical Characteristics
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Size: Small to medium, round citrus fruit measuring 1.5 to 2 inches (3.5 to 5 cm) in diameter.
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Skin & Surface: Smooth, thin, glossy deep-green skin that gradually lightens to a yellowish-green hue as it reaches peak maturity.
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Flesh & Seeds: Translucent, pale yellowish-green segmented pulp packed with plump juice sacs and small, pale seeds.
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Texture: Firm, tender, and smooth-skinned, yielding easily to gentle pressure when ripe and bursting with abundant juice upon squeezing.
Taste and Culinary Uses
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Flavor: Intensely sour, sharp, and zesty with a clean, floral citrus aroma that cuts through fat and balances heavy spicing.
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Culinary Applications: An essential acid regulator and flavor enhancer in sambals, marinades, seafood dipping sauces, soups (Tom Yam, Soto), noodle dishes (Laksa, Mee Goreng), and refreshing beverages like Sirap Limau or iced lime tea.
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Cooking Methods: Squeeze fresh juice over cooked noodles and grilled meats just before serving, whisk into zesty chili pastes and sambals, marinate fresh seafood to neutralize fishy notes, or steep slices in chilled honey water.
Growth and Origin
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Native Habitat: Native to tropical Southeast Asia, where it thrives in warm, sun-drenched environments with high humidity.
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Cultivation & Sourcing: Farmed extensively on low-lying citrus orchards in tropical regions, harvested at peak juice yield while the rind remains firm and vibrant green to guarantee maximum tartness and extended shelf life.
Order & Delivery Process
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Step 4: Warehouse receives order and items picked, packed & delivered to customer.
Step 5: Customer’s order fulfilled.
Order cancellation & reschedule delivery
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We reserve the absolute discretion to approve or reject your request for cancellation or reschedule delivery. For any cancellation of your order, you shall be responsible for the payment of an administrative charge, which shall be determined by us prior to your cancellation. Notwithstanding anything stated to the contrary, no cancellation or reschedule delivery will be entertained once your orders have been shipped to your shipping address.
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