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Iris
 
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Default Kaffir Lime leaves

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> >It's just so weird. I love the smell and taste of ginger, lemongrass,
> >galangal, tamarind, etc., but can't tolerate Kaffir leaves, lemon
> >verbena or cilantro. Go figure.

>
> Just curious. Do you also loath the odor of fresh lime or lemon peel
> or zest? How about grapefruit rind? Do you find them to be at all
> similar to the aroma of kaffir lime?


Not at all. I like citrus and use zest and juice in my drinks and
cooking quite often. What I find very similar to the aroma of Kaffir
lime leaves is the lemon verbena.