Where to buy galangal near me?

Galangal is a rhizome related to ginger, with a sharp, citrusy, peppery flavor. It is a key aromatic in Thai soups and curries and in Indonesian dishes such as rendang.

Galangal has a paler, thinner skin, a firmer and woodier texture, and a sharper, more citrusy and piney taste than ginger. Ginger is warmer and sweeter, so the two are not ideal one-to-one substitutes.

Peel galangal, then slice it into thick coins for soups such as tom kha and tom yum, or pound it into curry pastes. Slices are usually left in the pot and not eaten because they are tough and fibrous.

Wrap fresh galangal in paper towel and keep it in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, or slice and freeze it for longer storage. Discard it if it softens or develops mold.

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Galangal tastes sharp, citrusy and piney with a peppery bite. Its flavor is sharper and more resinous than ginger but turns clean and fragrant in coconut milk soups.

You can use fresh ginger in a pinch, but the dish will taste warmer and less citrusy. Adding a little lime zest can help approximate galangal's brighter flavor.