Many Thai, Indonesian and Cambodian delicacies are flavored with kaffir lime. You can use either the zest of the fruit or the leaves, depending on the recipe. For instance, tom yum koong soup uses the leaves of the kaffir lime tree. The scientific name of kaffir lime is Citrus hystrix, and it is similar to the common lime except for the skin; kaffir lime has a knobby skin. You can buy kaffir lime fruit and leaves in Oriental stores. If there isn't one nearby, you can buy them online. As for the seeds, there are also some online stores that sell them.
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1. Search the Internet for websites that sell kaffir lime seeds. Examples are Ebay, Citrus Centre, and simply-thai.com. These are just some of the sites that sell ; you can search for more.
2. Kaffir lime is also called Thai lime, kieffer lime or wild lime, so carefully check out the name of the item you are to purchase.
3. Consider the shipping and handling costs when choosing where to purchase your kaffir .
4. Select the payment method that adds the fewest charges. Check for additional costs, such as a charge for processing your transaction.
5. Consider opening a PayPal account, or similar method, if you frequently purchase online, which can be safer than using your credit or debit card.
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