Galangal Root Powder

Galangal Root Powder
Also Known As: Thai Ginger, Greater Galangal, Laos, Kha or Galangale
Origin: Indonesia
Taste and Aroma: Slightly spicy, peppery and flowery taste with a piney aroma.
Uses: A staple in Southeast Asian cuisine, Galangal can be used in curries, soups, stews, satays and sauces.
Substitutes: Ginger Whole, Ginger Cracked Pieces, Ginger Ground, Crystallized Ginger, Thai Chile Peppers, Lemon Grass and Turmeric Ground.
Fun Fact: Galangal is used medicinally in many cultures and contains minerals, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C.