Caloric content and chemical composition of kaffir lime. Useful properties, harm and contraindications to its use. Recipes of drinks and dishes, interesting facts about papede.
Contraindications and harm of kafir
A huge amount of active ingredients has a fairly tangible effect on the human body. Lima is not one of those foods that the body may not notice. The effect will always be and, unfortunately, not always positive. Kaffir lime can also bring harm.
When using the product, the activity of the following medicines decreases:
- Antibiotics … It would seem that when our cold enters the bacterial stage and we are in dire need of antibiotics, doctors often prescribe us vitamin C to activate our own strengths. However, the chemical vitamin present in most tablets does not react as actively with antibiotics as natural vitamin does.
- Contraceptives … The same goes for oral contraceptives. Citruses can influence their action. Therefore, if you use them to prevent female diseases and normalize the menstrual cycle, this is one thing. And if you protect yourself from unwanted pregnancy, "surprises" are possible.
- Anti-pressure drugs … Since citrus fruits by themselves can lower blood pressure, their use with similar drugs can exacerbate the effect of the latter. A sharp drop in pressure in the bloodstream can lead to fatal consequences.
Therefore, the interval between taking antibiotics and citrus should be at least one and a half hours. And after taking oral contraceptives and pressure pills, at least 4 hours should pass before treats with dishes with kafir.
In addition, papeda must be used with extreme caution:
- Allergy sufferers … All citrus fruits are very strong allergens. The conclusion suggests itself. If you are prone to any type of allergy, and primarily to food, start taking the product with a minimum amount.
- Pregnant and lactating … The risk is exacerbation of chronic diseases and the occurrence of allergic reactions.
- For children … An unformed child's body can receive very great harm from such an acidic product.
- To ulcers … This is conventionally called everyone who suffers from any diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The juice of the product provokes the production of gastric juice, which can have an extremely negative effect on the condition of those who know firsthand what colitis, ulcers, pancreatitis and other gastrointestinal ailments are.
How is lima eaten?
The leaves are considered the greatest value of this fruit tree. They have a very fresh citrus flavor. What makes them especially popular is the fact that after being cut they can be used fresh for 3 months and dried for several years.
But this product is considered massive, and for real gourmets, it is the fruit of the citrus tree that is valuable. It is not eaten alone, due to the fact that it has a very intense sour taste, akin to vinegar or citric acid. It is added to soups, meat and fish. Limetta zest is used in salads and baked goods. Also, the product is an excellent ingredient for fresh juices and smoothies. Tea with papeda is especially appreciated during the illness of viral infections and as their prevention in the off-season.
Kaffir lime food and drink recipes
As noted earlier, this product has a very specific taste. Lima is a very sour citrus, much sour than lemon and lime. Therefore, papeda zest is often used in cooking. Open any recipe with lemon or lime zest, replace it with lime zest and feel free to start creating a culinary masterpiece. The taste will be more intense, aromatic, bright. Today we want to talk about specific recipes with kaffir lime.
Try one of the following:
- Baked fish … Take any medium-sized fish, rinse thoroughly, remove scales, remove gills. On each fish, make 3-4 oblique cuts on both sides. Sprinkle the fish with salt and red hot pepper. Put a few sprigs of thyme in the belly, also salt and season with pepper. Place a small wedge of lima in each cut. Sprinkle the fish on both sides with kafir juice. Wrap in foil, cook over medium heat in oven for 15-20 minutes or over charcoal until tender.
- Meat with lime … Take 600 g of pork tenderloin. Rinse it, dry it with paper towels, peel off films. Cut in portions, cover with garlic powder, chopped garlic, a mixture of peppers, salt, add 50 ml of vegetable oil and 80 ml of kafir juice. Let marinate for 40-60 minutes, fry over high heat for 3 minutes on each side.
- Kurd … Rinse 2 lemons and 2 limas under running water. Remove the zest from them. Mix it with 200 g of sugar. Let the mixture sit for an hour to allow the sugar to absorb the citrus flavor. Juice lemons and limas. To make this easier, microwave the citrus for 10-20 seconds, then squeeze out the juice. Pour sugar and zest into it, mix well and put in a water bath. Add 60 g butter, stir until dissolved. Beat 3 chicken eggs in a separate bowl. Add them in a thin stream to the sugar mixture, cook in a water bath, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool the cream, strain through a sieve, serve chilled.
As for drinks, here the recipes, as a rule, boil down to the following: it is proposed to add citrus pulp or its zest to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails. At the same time, it is recommended to avoid using the white part of the fruit, because, as mentioned above, it can be very bitter.
Interesting facts about kaffir lime
In Asian countries, along with culinary and medical applications, the product is very actively used for cosmetic purposes. Kafir oil is considered the most valuable in this area. It is an excellent care product for oily skin. Heals ulcers and wounds, regulates secretory function, helps to reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands. Also, extract from this citrus is an excellent remedy for dandruff and other scalp problems.
In addition, kafir oil and juice is actively used in aromatherapy and is added to massage creams, as it has a relaxing and calming effect on the nervous system.
Indian women use citrus as an aphrodisiac. Although, many note that this is more from the realm of myths, and not science.
In our area, it can be grown at home. Limetta seeds are available in flower shops. She will begin to bear fruit no earlier than 5 years after planting. Unfortunately, the harvest will not be plentiful.
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We hope we have convinced you that this product is worthy of your attention. Therefore, if you come across it in the store, do not pass by, because you have the opportunity to surprise your family and friends with delicious dishes, as well as to improve the body.
