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Fresh galangal root sliced and julienned in a bowl
Fresh Galangal Root

Galangal: The Aromatic Root of Southeast Asian Cuisine

Ingredients Herbs and Spices

Description

Galangal (Alpinia galanga), often called Thai ginger, is a distinctive aromatic rhizome essential to Southeast Asian gastronomy (Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian). While it resembles ginger, it has a harder texture and a sharper, more piney, citrusy aroma.

It is pivotal in dishes like Tom Kha soup, curries, and spice pastes. Available fresh or dried, the fresh root is preferred for its potent essential oils.

Benefits

  • Digestive Aid: Reduces bloating.
  • Anti-inflammatory: Natural relief.
  • Immune Boost: Antimicrobial properties.

Uses

  • Tom Kha Gai soup.
  • Thai curry pastes.
  • Herbal teas.

Usually sliced or bashed to release flavour, then removed before eating as it is woody. Stores well in the fridge or freezer.

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