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Tequila Infused with Kaffir Lime Leaves |
We'd like to share with you a simple recipe using kaffir lime leaves, developed in Seattle by local tequila specialist Quentin Ertel, owner of The Saint Social Club. The Saint is a small restaurant and bar located on E Olive Way at Howell St, serving "cocktails made by hand, from scratch, with fresh juices and syrups, and with infusions that have been prepared in our kitchen over as many as 21 days." Mr Ertel uses kaffir lime leaves from ImportFood.com. Kaffir lime leaf infused tequila is really, really good!
Kaffir lime leaves are used extensively in Thai recipes, and the unique, aromatic flavor of kaffir lime is becoming popular as an ingredient in a wide range of snacks and drinks.
Ingredients
One fifth (1/5 gallon) Tequila
1 oz (about 40) fresh kaffir lime leaves (see below)
1/2 fresh key lime
Method
The Saint uses top quality agave tequila and we suggest you do the same. Thinly-slice the kaffir lime leaves. Place the sliced lime leaves at the bottom of a bowl, then add the key lime--squeezing out the juice, leaving the lime peel in the bowl. Pour your tequila over this, and cover it. Let the flavors infuse for about 10 days. That's it!
Serve over ice with a bit of agave nectar (available at any fine grocery store selling drink mixes).
The Saint is located in Seattle's Capitol Hill neighborhood, at 1416 E Olive Way, 206-323-9922. Their menu includes a wide range of infused tequilas, as well as excellent Mexican food.
Kaffir Lime Leaves
| We ship fresh kaffir lime leaves via Priority Mail, quick delivery within 2-3 days straight to your mailbox however they are sent only at the beginning of the week because they are coming from Mother Nature (sometimes harvest schedules dictate short delays as well). Please Note: if you order only lime leaves, select "$0.00" as shipping charge at checkout (because the prices below include shipping). If you order lime leaves and any other items, you must checkout with "UPS Ground" as the shipping method, and you will receive the other items separately. Any questions please feel free to call toll free 888-618-THAI. Lime leaves freeze well, so you can buy once and have enough on hand to last for months. |
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Standard Pack
1.5 oz
Approx 80 leaves
$14.95 (includes 2 day shipping)
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Large Pack
3 oz
Approx 160 leaves
$21.95 (includes 2 day shipping)
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| We recommend kaffir lime leaves in the following ImportFood.com Thai recipes: |
| Thai Prawn Soup With lemon grass, "Tom Yum Goong" |
| Thai Chicken Soup With Coconut Milk, "Tom Kha Gai" |
| Panang Beef |
| Thai-Style Butternut Squash Soup |
| Thai Vegetarian Coconut Soup with Galanga and Squash |
| Thai Ginger Chicken Soup, "Tom Khing Gai" |
| Green Chicken Curry, "Gaeng Khiao Wan Gai" |
| Penang Chicken Curry, "Penang Gai" |
| Red Chicken Curry, "Gaeng Phed Gai" |
| Mock Bean Pods with Shrimp Filling and Sweet Filling, "Khanom Thua Paep" |
| lemon grass Chicken, "Gai Sai Takrai" |
| Curried Squid, "Plamuk Pat Phet" |
| Thai Vegetables in Coconut Milk, "Phak Tom Kati" |
| Thai Seafood Salad, "Yum Talay" |
| Thai Sticky Rice Steeped in Coconut Milk, "Khao Neeo Moon" |
| Pumpkin in Coconut Soup with Shrimp, Phaktong Tom Kati" |
| Eucalyptus Herbal Vapor (spa recipe) |
| And a lot more from our Recipe Collection! |
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