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Herbs and Spices
 
Galangal (Kha)
Only the roots are used for cooking. They are light brown in colour, thickened, fleshy and have a ginger like rhizomes. They are slightly hot and bitter with a strong prudent odour. The size is about 2-3 cm. in diameter and 3-5 cm. in length. Galangal is used as a flavouring in many soups e.g. Sour Shrimp Soup - Tom Yam Kung, Chicken Soup in coconut milk - Gai Tom Kha and is an important ingredient in making curry pastes.

 

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