I picked up a bag of these small citrus fruits last week but I can’t remember what they’re called. (One average-sized fruit is the same as a large gumball, about an inch to an inch and a half in diameter.) I had seen them before but passed them by many times. I thought they might be similar to limes – a Hawaiian key lime, perhaps? But no, to my surprise they’re a lot more like a small Clementine orange. After sitting on the counter a few days, they're less green on the outside, too. When I thought they were more like limes, I wanted to make a localized version of the classic lemon bar. After realizing they’re not as tart as I thought they would be, I’m rethinking my plan. For now, I’ve juiced them and the juice remains in the freezer until inspiration strikes.This Sunday the Mililani market is closed due to Easter. That means I have to make the trek into town and beyond for the KCC Saturday market. Bummer! ;) I’ve wanted to try out this market for years now, just never had the time or a good excuse to make the long drive on a Saturday morning. I think I have the time and the good excuse now.
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These are kalamansi limes. (It was tempting to name our son after them.) They make good limeade and are used often as a garnish in Southeast Asian cooking.
Thanks Mitja! A week or two after the post I found out the name and didn't get around to an update. It's spelled "calamansi" here and considered closer to the orange than lime. They are native to the Philippines, which is why the popularity here makes sense (plus the climate is good for growing them). I still have the juice frozen and it sits unused. As for the name...I think you have a winner with Meyer. ;)
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