In this episode Marge goes on a crusade against sugar and gets it banned from Springfield to try and make everyone healthier. That plot makes sense, Marge is always trying to improve people. But her dessert of choice once sugar is banned are Steamed Limes? Limes are a fruit yes, but why can’t everyone just have some orange slices for dessert instead? Or what about purple? Purple is a fruit. I know that fruits also contain sugar, but at least it also contains vitamins and fiber too.
With that being said, sugar is not good for you – even GOOP agrees and that place is full of properly researched scientific advice! Of course, if you’re coming to this blog for any type of nutritional advice, you have definitely come to the wrong place. Either way, I steamed a slice of lime to see if that would somehow improve the flavor, the results will shock you!
Ingredients
- Lime
Directions
Bring water to a rolling boil, steam lime for several minutes until “done”.
Did I say the results will shock you? I meant not surprise you even a little bit because Steamed Limes tasted exactly like a warmed up lime slice. The consistency was softer, but the taste was just as sour as I expected. If this is what’s available for dessert at the Simpsons household, I would suggest planning a trip to the island of San Glucose as soon as possible.
Cromulence: 2 Erin Choco-snitchs out of 10
Steamed Limes Recipe From: Sweets and Sour Marge (The Simpsons Season 13 – Episode 8)
I hate to be that guy (or maybe it’s what I love most in this life), but we steam all kinds of stuff in my house and it usually takes way longer than “several minutes.” Garlic can take up to 45.
Most steamed lime recipes call for at least 10 minutes (http://www.ivcooking.com/p269_72.php).
Google “lime pickle.” It will blow your mind (if your mind is easily blown).
Never be afraid to be “that guy”! This recipe does look good, but it’s also called “sweet and spicy” and includes sugar. I thought the whole purpose of Marge’s crusade was to eliminate sugar? However, your point about the steaming is well taken, perhaps I should have steamed that lime longer.