One of my most treasured citrus fruits is the Tahitian Lime. So much so i have SIX Limes planted at home! A Lime tree is essential for any Foody's home garden in my opinion, as it has so many uses in the kitchen. Limes grow very well in my Auckland garden and are quite vigorous growers & the zesty fragrance of a freshly picked Lime is second to none. Non-grafted Limes can grow into large trees over 2-3m if left unpruned. The main issues growing them are Whitefly, Aphids, Scale and the dreaded Lemon-tree Borer. I don't like to spray my trees i like to think nature will sort it out. But if things get a bit Cray in there, such as lots of sooty mould due to insect secretions, i'll spray some Horticultural Oil mixed with an Organic Insecticide to help control the pests.
Another passion of mine is Mexican food of which Limes are an essential part of.
From Guacamole, Ceviches to Fresh Salsas or for that finishing squeeze on a Taco, Limes have a refreshing zest that balance out the Chilli and add an aromatic, sour tang.
My favourite cocktail, the Margarita, also uses Limes extensively. Tequila, Lime & Salt is such a winning flavour combination. A really good idea for juicing the Limes is to get a Lime Squeezer to extract every bit of precious Lime juice.
Here is my recipe for Margaritas:
70ml Tequila.
40ml Triple Sec.
30ml Fresh Lime juice.
1-2 tsp Agave Syrup or Caster Sugar.
1-2 tsp Agave Syrup or Caster Sugar.
Coarse Salt.
1. Rub the rim of glass with a wedge of lime, then Salt the rim.
2. Shake all ingredients well with Ice.
3. Carefully pour into the glass.
4. Garnish with a lime wedge.
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