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A prized ingredient of Middle Eastern and Persian kitchens, dried black limes bring a tangy, earthy depth that is both sharp and slightly smoky, transforming everyday dishes into something exotic and unforgettable.
These sun-dried limes, known as loomi or noomi basra, are whole limes preserved through natural drying until their skins turn black and their flavour becomes concentrated. They’re a secret weapon in stews, soups, rice dishes and slow-cooked meats, adding a citrusy zing with a touch of bitterness that balances rich and spicy flavours beautifully. Used whole, pierced, or ground into powder, they infuse food with a flavour that is at once refreshing and complex, evoking the heart of Middle Eastern cuisine.
10 modern and authentic ways to enjoy dried black limes:
Add to Persian lamb or chicken stews for tang and depth.
Crush into soups like lentil or chickpea for citrusy brightness.
Drop whole into rice while cooking for subtle aromatic lift.
Grind into a powder and dust over grilled fish or chicken.
Add to slow-cooked beans or pulses for a unique sour edge.
Steep in hot water to create a citrus-spiced herbal tea.
Mix into marinades for chicken, lamb or aubergine.
Use in Middle Eastern spice blends to add smoky citrus.
Add to stuffing or pilafs for an unexpected twist.
Incorporate into salad dressings with olive oil and garlic for a bold kick.
Extra tip: For a fuller flavour, pierce dried black limes before adding them whole to a dish – this allows the juices and aromas to infuse beautifully.
“These gave my rice such a wonderful flavour, completely different to lemon.”
“I ground mine and used in a chicken marinade – deliciously tangy.”
“A little goes a long way – love the smoky sourness!”
Ingredients: Dried black limes.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Limited purchase on jarred products: one jarred product only per order.
Unfortunately due to logistical issues we can only ship one glass jarred product per order.
| Weight | 55 g |
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| Dimensions | 70 × 45 × 190 mm |
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Currently we only ship to the United Kingdom.
Unfortunately due to logistical issues we can only ship one glass jarred product per order.
Out of stock products are usually replaced within 4 weeks.
Food lovers who enjoy exploring authentic Middle Eastern and Persian cuisine will adore dried black limes. Home cooks who want to elevate their stews, rice and slow-cooked dishes will find this ingredient transformative.
Add such a rich, tangy depth to slow-cooked dishes. I used them in a lamb stew and the flavour was incredible – sharp, slightly fermented and really complex. Great quality and very fragrant.
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