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Kaffir Lime Leaves, Each Torn Off Center Spine
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Kaffir Lime Leaves, Each Torn Off Center Spine

Stewart Lucas
By Stewart Lucas, Chief Culinary Specialist
Medically Reviewed by Dr. Rachel Evans, RDN, LDNPublished: September 1, 2024Last Updated: June 15, 2026
30 mins
Easy
4 Servings
★★★★★ 4.8 (46 reviews)
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⏱️ 4 min read read📅 Updated: June 15, 2026

This chef-curated Kaffir Lime Leaves, Each Torn Off Center Spine offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

Key Takeaways

  • ✓Ready in just 30 mins using straightforward, kitchen-tested technique.
  • ✓Delivers 37g of muscle-fueling protein per serving for lasting satiety.
  • ✓Portion-balanced at 413 calories per serving with wholesome, unrefined ingredients.
  • ✓Masterclass temperature checkpoints ensure maximum tenderness and flavor development.

The Story

This chef-curated Kaffir Lime Leaves, Each Torn Off Center Spine offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

Culinary Heritage & Chef's Notes

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Kaffir Lime Leaves, Each Torn Off Center Spine to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Kaffir Lime Leaves, Each Torn Off Center Spine, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

Ingredients & Measurements

  • 1 lg shallot, peeled, sliced
  • 6 sm thai chiles or
  • 2 serrano chiles, sliced lengthwise
  • 1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
  • 1/2 c canned straw mushrooms
  • 3 tb lime juice
  • 3 tb fish sauce
  • 1/2 ts salt
  • 1 sm firm tomato, cut into wedges
  • 1 c cilantro leaves
  • 1 tb chopped pak chee farang

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

  • Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
  • Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
  • Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Step-by-Step Culinary Masterclass

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

Instructions Some Asian markets now carry bags of pak chee farang leaves

Step 2: Technique & Execution

If you can't get them, omit, or add a little more cilantro

Step 3: Technique & Execution

In some markets they are labled with their Vietnamese name, ngo gal

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Place water in 3-quart saucepan

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Add lemon grass, line leaves and shallot and bring to boil

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Add chiles and shrimp

Chef's Pro Tips & Variations

Nutritional Profile per Serving

MetricAmountDietary Benefit
Calories413 kcalControlled caloric load for steady metabolic burn
Protein37gHigh-biological-value protein for tissue maintenance
Carbohydrates38gComplex, slow-digesting dietary fiber
Fat10gWholesome dietary lipids for micronutrient absorption

Kaffir Lime Leaves, Each Torn Off Center Spine

This chef-curated Kaffir Lime Leaves, Each Torn Off Center Spine offers an authentic, wholesome dining experience. Created by Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas, it balances vibrant flavor with evidence-based nutrition.

★★★★★4.8 from 46 votes
Kaffir Lime Leaves, Each Torn Off Center Spine
CourseDinner
Prep Time20 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time50 mins
Servings4
AuthorStewart Lucas

Macro Nutrition Profile (Per Serving)

Calories21% DV
413 kcal
Protein74% DV
37g
Fat13% DV
10g
Carbs14% DV
38g
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Ingredients

Ingredient Substitutions

Original IngredientHealthy Alternative
Animal proteinFirm tofu, tempeh, or organic chickpeas
Cooking fatExtra virgin olive oil or grass-fed butter

Instructions

1

Technique & Execution: Instructions Some Asian markets now carry bags of pak chee farang leaves

2

Technique & Execution: If you can't get them, omit, or add a little more cilantro

3

Technique & Execution: In some markets they are labled with their Vietnamese name, ngo gal

4

Technique & Execution: Place water in 3-quart saucepan

5

Technique & Execution: Add lemon grass, line leaves and shallot and bring to boil

6

Technique & Execution: Add chiles and shrimp

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Storage & Freezing Tips

  • Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 2 days.
  • Reheating: Warm gently in a skillet on medium-low heat with a lid to keep the fish tender. Avoid microwaving to prevent rubbery texture.
  • Freezing: We do not recommend freezing cooked fish as it degrades the texture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can this recipe be prepared ahead of time?▼

Yes, this meal is excellent for weekly meal prep. Store components separately and assemble before serving.

Is this recipe gluten-free?▼

All ingredients used are naturally gluten-free. If you are highly sensitive, verify that packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free.

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Stewart Lucas

Stewart Lucas

Chief Culinary Specialist

Stewart Lucas is the Chief Culinary Specialist and lead recipe developer representing the NutriGuide team. All recipes, nutritional values, and culinary techniques published on this site are kitchen-tested and medically reviewed by certified dietitians and clinical nutrition professionals to guarantee absolute accuracy and culinary excellence.

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