Limestone Water (nahm bpoon): A natural mineral water made with white limestone is widely used in Thailand in batters for fried foods and pastries as a key ingredient that promotes crispiness. It is also used to crisp up cucumbers for pickling and vegetables for salads and many of Thai desserts such as Lod Chong.
To make limestone water, empty the contents of a small container of white limestone into a big jar and fill with water. Cover jar tightly with a lid and shake to dissolve the limestone. Let stand until the water becomes cleared and left the sediment on the bottom. Use only the clear water for what you need. Add more water to the jar for later use.
Store the limestone and water remaining in the jar in room temperature. One package of pink limestone will last you a very long time and keeps indefinitely. You know when the limestone solution has lost its potency when these happened. After a vigorous shake, the slaked lime paste sink to the bottom immediately. Another clue is when not in use, limestone solution should have tiny white flakes floating on the surface. The absence of these white flakes means that the slaked lime is no longer suitable to use.
Net wt. 3. 5 oz. / 100 g. X 2
Product of Thailand
