Fresh galangal from Thailand in a 250g pack. A close relative of ginger, galangal has a firm, pale root with pink-tinged shoots and a sharp, citrusy, peppery and slightly pine-like aroma that is essential to authentic Thai cooking. It is a key ingredient in tom kha gai and tom yum soups and in Thai red and green curry pastes, and is widely used in Malaysian, Indonesian and Vietnamese dishes. Galangal is tougher and more woody than ginger, so slice it thinly or pound it in a mortar; in soups, the slices are added for flavour and not usually eaten. Peeling is optional for young roots. Store unwashed in a paper bag in the fridge for up to two weeks, or slice and freeze for longer keeping – it can be grated straight from frozen. Carefully selected and quality-checked by Prana, and delivered fresh to your door. Pack size: 250g.