12 finger lime recipes that celebrate the native Australian citrus

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.

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.

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

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

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

Duck raviolo with finger lime beurre blanc and caramelised Brussels sprouts

Duck raviolo with finger lime beurre blanc and caramelised Brussels sprouts

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

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

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

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

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

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

Buckwheat-hemp crackers with avocado and finger lime

Buckwheat-hemp crackers with avocado and finger lime

Jacqui Challinor’s kingfish ceviche with avocado and finger lime

Jacqui Challinor’s kingfish ceviche with avocado and finger lime

Sean Moran’s parsley salad with finger lime

Sean Moran’s parsley salad with finger lime

Sesame kingfish sashimi with ponzu and finger lime

Sesame kingfish sashimi with ponzu and finger lime

Barbecued oysters with finger lime mignonette

Barbecued oysters with finger lime mignonette

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

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

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