Finger Lime

One of the best parts of being able to absorb my entire life in something I love is that people around me are always teaching me something new. This week while sitting around chatting with friends, after a casual homemade dinner, I was introduced to a new citrus fruit. A classmate walked by our table with a piece of fruit he picked up from work. It was a finger lime, and it is one if the most interesting pieces of citrus I have ever seen.

Finger Lime I tried( the shell is so full of the "caviar"
it bursts open spilling out the fruit when squeezed)

Known as the caviar of fruit, its interior is a cluster of tiny perfect balls, that burst a tangy crisp lime flavor when bitten into. Their flavor is unique in the sense that they are a lot sweeter and more aromatic then an ordinary lime. They come in 7 different varietals ranging in color and flavor. Ever since I was first introduced to this lime I have not stopped thinking of ways to use it in a dish. They are common in Australia but many of the plants were wiped out and they are hard to grow. Because of this they have just recently made their way to America. My newest challenge is to find a purchasing source for this remarkable fruit.

An example of another varietal