Greenfields Kaffir Lime Leaves originated in Zanzibar and have been used for centuries because of their unique flavor and aroma. These tender, intensely-flavored leaves are hand-picked, washed, blanched (cooked), peeled, and then dried. Greenfields dried Kaffir Lime leaves have a naturally occurring bitterness that gives many culinary dishes a complexity they otherwise never would have. In tropical cooking, kaffir lime leaves are often used in curries, shrimp dishes, chicken dishes, soups and sauces.