Ingredient
Lime
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These tart green fruits are similar to lemons, but they're more acidic and have their own unique flavor. Varieties include the common Persian lime = Tahiti lime and the smaller, less juicy, and more acidic Florida key lime = key lime = Mexican lime. When buying limes, select specimens that are dark green, smaller, thin-skinned, and heavy for their size.
Also known as
- Persian lime
- Tahiti lime
- Florida key lime
- Key lime
- Mexican lime
Equivalents
1 lime yields about 2 tablespoons lime juice
Substitutes
lemon (Lemons have a weaker flavor and are less acidic, so use a bit more to compensate.) OR kalamansi
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