North Mountain Supply Dried Citrus Peel - 1 Pound - Lime
- North Mountain Supply Bulk Dried Lime Peel
- A key ingredient in South American and Middle Eastern styles of cooking, it is also found in the currently popular Pacific Rim cuisine, which melds the Caribbean, West coast and Asian flavoring styles
- Lime zest is also used in rice, salsa, vinaigrettes as well as in fish and chicken recipes. When substituting dried lime zest for fresh zest in any recipe, use a bit less as reconstituting tends to increase the size of the dehydrated zest
While limes are not something that you would ever have as an afternoon snack, they are widely regarded for their ability to intensify the flavor of other foods. Lime are available throughout the year, but fresh limes are at their peak from May through October. Dehydrated lime is the “zest” of the lime and is used as a tangy ingredient in a variety of rubs and marinades. Our dehydrated lime peel is sourced from a combination of Key limes, Mexican limes and West Indian limes (depending on the time of year). Our limes are grown in the US. Dried citrus zests, whether we’re talking orange, lemon, lime or grapefruit, are not a pour out of the bag replacement for a freshly zested piece of citrus. But, when used properly, you can bring the volatile and aromatic oils found in the skin of the fruit back to life and elevate numerous recipes. When combined with a bit of liquid, you’ll instantly recognize the floral and tangy aroma of grapefruit, as well as the sophisticated bitter flavor this fruit is known for. The dried peel retains much the citrus flavor profile which compliments beers hopped with a citrus character. We’ve also heard that citrus peel works well in IPAs and Saisons.
