Kaffir (Makrut) leaves Nutrition facts

Kaffir (Makrut) leaves

Kaffir lime leaves are oblong-shaped, dark green, glossy leaves, growing in pairs of a plant in the citrus (Rutaceae) family. The leaves, as well as the fruit, are full of citrus flavor that gives the distinctive lemon aroma and flavor to Thai, Malay, and Indonesian cooking.
Scientific name: Citrus hystrix.
Also known by Makrut limes, Bai Magrood, Thai lime, Limau Puru, etc., the kaffir lime plant is closely related to oranges, lemons, pomelos, and grapefruit.