Why chanh số 8 is the secret to better cooking
If you've ever caught a whiff of chanh số 8, you know it's not your typical lime. While your average grocery store lime is smooth, juicy, and predictable, this bumpy little fruit is a whole different beast. It's got a scent that can fill a room and a flavor profile that makes standard citrus feel a bit boring. In many parts of Southeast Asia, especially in the Mekong Delta of Vietnam, this plant is a staple, but for everyone else, it's often that "secret ingredient" they can't quite name. ...