"Shelf"-life of frozen Kaffir lime leaves
A scale infection ruined my vision of a constant supply of fresh Kaffir lime leaves. I salvaged the unaffected leaves and now have a baggie full of frozen leaves in my freezer - My local asian food store sells them frozen and I figured I'd take a leaf out of their book.
But how long will they stay fresh?
Of course I could buy a large bag of rice and a crate of coconut milk and put Thai/Vietnamese/... on the menu five days a week, but to prevent domestic mutiny I'd like to stretch that bag of leaves way longer.
I checked our canonical post and the links given there, but couldn't find a conclusive answer. And of course I'm wondering about quality, not food safety.
Best Answer
Answering from personal experience: Mine are in the freezer now for 5+ months, and don't show any sign of degradation. Not in smell, not in texture, not in color, not in taste. I expect them to be like that for some time to come.
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How long can you freeze kaffir lime leaves?
Storing kaffir lime leaves Store in a plastic bag in the crisper for up to one week. You can also freeze the leaves for up to a year.How long do lime leaves last?
If you plan to use the leaves soon, you can simply pop them in a bag or container and store them in the crisper draw in the fridge. Stored in this way, they will stay good for up to one week.How long do Makrut lime leaves last?
Makrut lime leaves can be stored in either a zip-top plastic bag or glass jar and kept at room temperature for one week. For longer storage, place in the refrigerator where they will stay fresh for up to a year, or the freezer where they will last beyond that.Can you freeze dried lime leaves?
Freeze-dried to preserve the stunning colour and scent of the lime leaves. Simply crush in your hands to release the oils and add to a Thai curry paste, soup or curry. The lime leaves will lose their colour over time so if you are storing for any significant period of time store in an airtight, dark container.2 Bean and 2 Lime Salad Another Ottolenghi Flavour Bomb!
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