re: Anywhere to get kaffir lime leaves in BR?

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Yeah, I realize that's an obscure question, and (I think) an obscure ingredient. Anywhere in BR have them? Would anything work as a substitute?

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these can be pretty hard to find in nola, so im imagining more difficult in BR. Buying a potted tree is the best option...

Whole foods will sometimes have the kaffir limes, i've only seen the leaves at the hong kong market on the west bank here.

Aside from buying the tree, asking restaurants might be the best way. And I don't think it's uncommon for thai ones to have a tree for themselves.

kaffir limes and their leaves are awesome, they are more fragrant than regular limes, so adding a ton of zest if you dont have kaffir would be an option, but really it's a different flavor.