Lakpura® Dehydrated Lime Slices are whole rounds of Sri Lankan lime, cut across the fruit and dried until firm. Each slice keeps the pattern of the fruit intact, with the pale rind at the edge and the segments radiating from the centre, so they look as good in a glass or on a plate as they taste.
The limes are Citrus aurantiifolia, the small, thin-skinned lime known elsewhere as the key lime or West Indian lime. Drying concentrates their citrus character into a taste that is sharp and aromatic, with a subtle bitter note from the rind. The ingredients panel lists the lime slices and nothing else.
In the kitchen, dried lime slices are often used to add depth to soups, stews and rice dishes, particularly in Middle Eastern and Persian cooking, where they give a tangy, slightly smoky flavour as they rehydrate during cooking. They also suit teas, infused water, cocktails and mocktails, and make a garnish that adds both flavour and colour.
For a simple citrus tea, the pack suggests adding one or two slices to boiled water, simmering for five to seven minutes, then straining and sweetening with honey or sugar if you like. The slices can also be rehydrated for cooking, or crushed and ground into seasonings and dry rubs for grilled meat and fish.
The slices come in a clear, vacuum-sealed pouch of 100g, so you can see the fruit before you open it. They are packed and shipped from Sri Lanka, and the pack advises storing them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
