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12 finger lime recipes that celebrate the native Australian citrus

Loved for its caviar-like pulp and jewel-tone colours as much as for its tart juice, finger lime is an ideal citrus. Here are 12 recipes where the native Australian ingredient is the hero.
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Dairy-free macadamia parfait with pineapple, ginger and finger lime

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Looking for the perfect summer ingredient? Australian finger lime (or gulalung) has fast become a choice citrus in many Aussie chefs’ arsenal. Loved for its caviar-like pulp and jewel-tone colours as much as for its tart bursts of juice, the native Australian ingredient enlivens any dish.

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While you might not know what to do with finger limes in your home, the native citrus can be simply added to a fresh, crunchy salad. But if you’re looking for a more exceptional finger lime recipe, we have you covered – from bar snacks to dinner and dessert.

Simply add a zingy finger lime mignonette to barbecued oysters, try a twist on the classic kingfish ceviche using finger lime and avocado, or recreate Kylie Kwong’s deep-fried chicken with a finger lime sauce.

Here are our favourite recipes for finger limes that are easy enough to whip up at home.

Photo: Will Horner

Raes on Wategos’ oysters with lemon-aspen vinegar, anise-myrtle oil and finger lime

Automata's Kingfish with crème fraîche, yuzukosho, shiso and finger lime
Photo: Chris Court

Automata’s kingfish with crème fraîche, yuzukosho, shiso and finger lime

Duck raviolo with finger lime beurre blanc and caramelised Brussels sprouts
Photo: William Meppem

Duck raviolo with finger lime beurre blanc and caramelised Brussels sprouts

Tropical fruit up with coconut cream and finger lime jelly
Photo: Ben Dearnley

Sean Moran’s tropical fruit cup with coconut cream and finger lime jelly

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Grilled kingfish belly, fennel and grilled finger lime
Photo: Chris Court

Lennox Hastie’s grilled kingfish belly, fennel and grilled finger lime

Deep-fried chicken with finger-lime sauce
Photo: Ben Dearnley

Kylie Kwong’s deep-fried chicken with finger lime sauce

Photo: Ben Dearnley

Buckwheat-hemp crackers with avocado and finger lime

Photo: William Meppem

Jacqui Challinor’s kingfish ceviche with avocado and finger lime

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Over-the-top image of an oval white dish with a chopped parsley salad, garnished with a lemon wedge.
Photo: Chris Court

Sean Moran’s parsley salad with finger lime

Sesame kingfish sashimi with ponzu and finger lime
Photo: William Meppem

Sesame kingfish sashimi with ponzu and finger lime

Barbecued oysters with finger-lime mignonette
Photo: Ben Dearnley

Barbecued oysters with finger lime mignonette

Photo: James Moffat

Jaclyn Koludrovic’s dairy-free macadamia parfait with pineapple, ginger and finger lime

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