バイマックルー

noun

kaffir lime leaves

Refers specifically to the leaves of the kaffir lime (Citrus hystrix), used as a fragrant herb in Thai and Southeast Asian cooking. The term is a direct loan from Thai.

from Thai bai ma-gkrood

See also: コブミカン

• トムヤムクンにはバイマックルーが欠かかせない。

  Kaffir lime leaves are essential for tom yum goong.

• バイマックルーを細こまかく刻きざんでカレーに入いれる。

  Finely chop the kaffir lime leaves and add them to the curry.