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Italian Black Summer Truffles
Black summer truffles are more subtle than the winter variety. Shave truffle over cooked potatoes, toss with herbs and a shallot vinaigrette. Thinly shave truffle over scrambled eggs.
Spring Onions
Spring onions are most often utilized raw. The whole onion can be flash blanched and grilled, which brings out more the robust and sweet elements of the onions, and makes them a bolder pair for fish and meats
Seasons/Availability
Available year round, the Mexican Key lime's peak season extends from late summer into early winter.
Current Facts
The name Mexican Key lime is actually one of many names given to the same lime that is also called Mexican lime, key lime, bartender's lime, thorny lemon and limon verde. These names are generally references to growing regions or to the purposes they are used for. Its scientific name is Citrus aurantifolia Swingle.
Description/Taste
Mexican Key limes resemble common limes but are generally smaller and more rounded, roughly two inches in diameter. Their kelly green skin is often blushed with yellow, a sign of ripeness. The thin peel is smooth, leathery and filled with sweet aromatic oils. The segmented, seed-bearing flesh contains a sweet-tart juice, a trademark that sets it apart from common limes.
Applications
Mexican limes add a tart-sweet flavor to sherbet, freezer cakes, fruit punch, numerous beverages and cocktails, and is the main ingredient in key lime pie. Add citric zest to enhance salads, breads, soups, vegetables, relishes and sauces. Citrus coaxes the natural flavors and juices out of meats, pairs well with seafood and fowl entrees and may be used as a tenderizer or in marinades. May also be used as a fragrant garnish or for display. To store, keep refrigerated.
Geography/History
Mexican Key limes are native to India and flourish in tropical and subtropical growing regions. They have been naturalized in several other regions outside of subtropical Asia, including South America, Mexico and Florida. The trees have not adapted to any other regions in America outside of Florida. The juice of the Mexican Key lime is often processed before it is sold commercially. All of the key limes sold in the general marketplace are from either Mexico or South America.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Pacific Athletic Club | San Diego CA | 858-509-0700 |
| Towne Bakery | San Diego CA | 858-794-7034 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 760-822-3593 sal |
| Solace & the Moonlight Lounge | Encinitas CA | 760-753-2433 |
| Nine - Ten | San Diego CA | 858-964-5400 |
| Donovan's Downtown | (619)-237-9700 | |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| Gaijin Noodle & Sake House | San Diego CA | 858-246-7782 |
| Urban Solace | San Diego CA | 619-295-6464 |
| Misha Cafe & Juice Bar | San Diego CA | 619-795-3488 |
| Wynola Flats Produce | Julian CA | 760-765-2979 |
| Blue Point / Coastal Cuisine | San Diego CA | 619-233-6623 |
| Delicia's | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-8000 |
| Jack & Giulio's | San Diego CA | 619-294-2074 |
| Table 926 | San Diego CA | 858-539-0926 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Mexican Key Limes. One
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