Galangal Root: Benefits, Uses, and Side Effects - Healthline
WEBNov 14, 2019 · Galangal root is a spice native to Southern Asia. It’s closely related to ginger and turmeric and has been used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries. The word galangal ...
Galangal: What It Is and How to Use It - Simply Recipes
WEBSep 4, 2024 · This warm, earthy spice with citrusy undertones belongs to the same family as ginger but is unique in flavor and texture.
Galangal - Wikipedia
WEBThe word galangal, or its variant galanga or archaically galingale, can refer in common usage to the aromatic rhizome of any of four plant species in the Zingiberaceae (ginger) family, namely: Alpinia galanga, also called greater galangal, lengkuas, Siamese ginger or laos. Alpinia officinarum, or lesser galangal.
What Is Galangal? - The Spruce Eats
WEBSep 18, 2023 · Galangal is ginger's more citrusy cousin, a rhizome used often in Asian, Southeast Asian, and Indian cooking. It's peppery and spicy with a zesty bite and a hint of pine. While galangal isn't as easy to find as ginger, it's an ingredient worth seeking out and can be sourced dried, powdered, and fresh.
What is Galangal and How to Use it for Cooking - Hot Thai Kitchen
WEBFeb 20, 2018 · Galangal is a staple herb in Thai cooking and other Southeast Asian cuisines. I use it often in my recipes, but a lot of people are confused by it. So in this article we will cover everything you need to know about galangal, including what it is, how to use, choose, store, substitute and more!
Galangal Benefits, Nutrition, How to Use and Vs. Ginger - Dr. Axe
WEBJan 23, 2020 · What Is Galangal? Nutrition Facts. Health Benefits. Vs. Ginger and Turmeric. How to Use. Recipes. Galangal Interesting Facts. Risks and Side Effects. What looks like ginger, acts a little bit like turmeric, but actually has been shown to fight cancer like a champ and can even keep your brain healthy? You (probably haven’t) guessed it: galangal.
The 3 Types Of Galangal, Explained - Tasting Table
WEBFeb 24, 2023 · According to Smithsonian Magazine, galangal (sometimes referred to as galanga) is a part of the rhizome family (like ginger). It can have a sweet, tangy, and even peppery taste — depending on the...
What’s the Difference Between Galangal and Ginger? - Kitchn
WEBSep 8, 2022 · Galangal is also know as Thai ginger or Siamese ginger (because it resembles fresh ginger so much), but it really is its own ingredient. It’s commonly found in Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian cooking. The skin of galangal is smoother and paler than ginger and its flesh is much harder.
Alpinia officinarum - Wikipedia
WEBAlpinia officinarum, known as lesser galangal, is a plant in the ginger family, cultivated in Southeast Asia. It originated in China, where its name ultimately derives. It can grow 1.5 to 2 m high, [1] with long leaves and reddish-white flowers.
Galangal 101: Where to Buy It And How to Use It - Vegan Foundry
WEBGalangal is also known as Thai ginger or Siamese ginger (because of how it closely resembles fresh ginger), but it’s actually its own ingredient. You’ll find it in Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian cooking.