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Also call: China Root, Colic Root, Galanga,Galangale,
               Gargaut, Greater Galangal, India Root, Ka, Khaa, Laos,
               Lengkuas, Siamese Ginger.

A member of the ginger family.  It has a bladed leaves and orchid like white flowers and with a red vein.  The sprout is firm and has narrow pink knobs.  

Native to China and South-East Asia and recorded around 869AD.  The chinese enjoys its flavour and included in their medication.  

Buy fresh firm Galangal, avoid dry flicking skin or buy as dried powder form.  Can be brought frozen.  Fresh root can be stored for a week in the refrigerator.

In Thailand, it is used in curried paste, may be used in soup and stocks.  Young fresh galangal root can be substitute for dry ginger.

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LESSER GALANGAL:  The tubes has brown skin with pale yellow flesh.  It has a mild flavour and a unique taste unlike other types of ginger.

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Last modified: July 19, 2003