Calamansi

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Calamansi (Calamondin/kalamansi) is a citrus tree with fresh, plump and juicy fruits that look like limes. Calamansi juice is a refreshing drink made with the fruit.

Calamansi in a colander.
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What Is Calamansi

Calamansi is a variety of lime tree found in Southeast Asia countries.

Its juice is used in many Southern Asian cuisines such as Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia.

It’s a key ingredient in many Malaysian recipes and Nyonya or Peranakan food.


Calamansi Lime

Calamansi fruit, sliced into halves.

The lime is a citrus plant and hybrid between orange and lime. It has orange fruit and pulp but the juice is sour and tart.

I personally think that Calamansi lime imparts great flavors and aroma compared to Japanese yuzu lime.

It has an intense citrusy fragrance unlike other variety of limes.

The citrus is not widely available in the United States now but I foresee that many chefs will soon discover its culinary nuance.


Calamansi Juice

Calamansi lime on a chopping board.

Calamansi juice is used in Malaysian recipes below:

My favorite is calamansi drink. It’s a cold beverage made by extracting the juice into an icy drink.

The drink is absolutely refreshing and delightful especially on a hot summer day!


Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the calamansi plant in the United States?

You can find the plant or tree in Home Depot or Lowes during summer months. The tree/plant is labeled as Calamondin.

Where can I find calamansi extract?

It’s possible to find the extract or juice concentrate in some Filipino markets here in the USA. Some local vendors extract the juice and make it into a concentrate which can be frozen or refrigerated for an extended period of time.

Where can I find calamansi fruit for sale?

They are available in Filipino markets during spring and summer months.

How many calories per serving?

The drink recipe is only 93 calories per serving.

Calamansi juice in a glass, ready to serve.

What To Serve With This Recipe

Serve the cold beverage with some classic Malaysian dishes. I recommend the following recipes.

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4.86 from 7 votes

Calamansi

Calamansi (Calamondin/kalamansi) is a citrus tree with fresh, plump and juicy fruits that look like limes. Calamansi juice is a refreshing drink made with the fruit.
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 people
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Ingredients  

  • 5 calamansi, cut into halves
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/4 cup ice

Instructions 

  • Squeeze the juice into a glass. Add sugar, water, ice and stir well. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Serving: 1people, Calories: 93kcal, Carbohydrates: 24g, Sodium: 13mg, Sugar: 24g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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25 Comments

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    1. Bee Yinn Low says:

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  2. James says:

    juicy fruits

  3. Gabriel says:

    Good for this summer. thank for your recipes.. I will try it right day.

  4. Rimmy says:

    Oh this looks yummy! Are the rinds anything like kumquats? Are they edible too? I just discovered kumquats on my latest trip to California and Iโ€™m constantly hunting for them. I think they need something to mellow out their sour flavor though and I havenโ€™t quite figured it out yet. Super jealous of that garden, it sounds amazing!

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      I don’t think you can use the rind because the skin of calamansi is very thin.

  5. Roger says:

    You have wonderful information regarding Calamansi..Itโ€™s nice to read them. Thanks for sharing..

  6. Yeh Ximin says:

    5 stars

  7. Richard Tunner says:

    5 stars
    All looks good but the sugar, natural is better.

    1. Rasa Malaysia says:

      You can skip sugar.