In contrast to the lime, it is the leaf of the tree, and not its fruit that is prized by cooks for the distinctive lime-lemon aroma and flavor in making Thai dishes. The fragrance and essence of the kaffir lime leaf is incomparable. Due to their special and irreplaceable flavor, it is so important that when following a Thai recipe you should take the time to find the real mccoy. Read all about them on my latest blog under “Bits N Pieces.”