User:Nelcfood/Dried lime

Uses
Because black limes are packed with flavor, they can be used in a variety of dishes. Whole, dried limes are used to add a sour flavor to dishes through a process known as souring. In Persian cuisine, they are used to flavor stews and soups. Across the Middle East, they are cooked with fish, whereas in Iraq, they are added to almost all dishes and stuffing. They can also be used to make dried lime tea. Black limes can also be grinded down into a powder, which is used as an ingredient in Middle Eastern-style baharat (a spice mixture). It is a traditional ingredient in the cuisines of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and other countries of the Persian Gulf. Bartenders also use black lime powder to rim glasses and garnish fruit due to its sharp, sour taste.