galangal

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At first when I'd finally got everything in the pan ready for its long simmer time, I thought the combination of ingredients seemed off: the galangal was coming through too strongly and the colour was just yellow.

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  1. noun A plant (Alpinia officinarum) of eastern Asia, having pungent, aromatic roots used medicinally and as seasoning.
  2. noun The dried roots of this plant.

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  • Ang ilang sangkap sa sabaw na ito ay lemongrass, galangal, sampaloc, sibuyas, cilantro, dayap, gata, at sili. —  Wifely Steps
  • The broth was interesting, beefy, with a strong ginger / galangal flavor. —  mmm-yoso!!!
  • Add ginger and / or galangal and extra garlic and green onions to the mixture if using it in a Thai, Japanese or Chinese dish for extra flavor. —  Coconut & Lime
  • Longrain for some after dinner cocktails (Soho La & Lychee Martini) and yet more little dishes - the son-in-law eggs and betel leaf topped with smoked trout, garlic, chilli, galangal —  A Few of My Favourite Things !
  • Keep them frozen in a zip-top bag and they'll be fine for months Frozen galangal is easier to chop and there's just a slight loss of flavor Use an electric coffee grinder just for grining spices for the freshest flavors and strongest aromas. —  Clipmarks | Live Clips
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