Galangal Root, Ground

Ground Galangal Root from Old Town Spice Shop delivers the warm, citrus-pine aroma of a key Southeast Asian rhizome in a ready-to-cook powder. Also called Galanga, Kah, Laos Root, or Garingal, galangal is a ginger relative grown across Southeast Asia, India, Bangladesh, China, and Surinam.

At a glance

• Vendor: Old Town Spice Shop
• Category: Pantry
• Botanical: Alpinia galanga, ground
• Profile: Aromatic, peppery, citrus-pine
• Sizes: 1.3 oz Jar, 2 oz Bag, 4 oz Bag, 8 oz Bag, 1 lb Bag, 5 lb Bag

Best for

• Thai and Indonesian curries
• Tom kha and other coconut-broth soups
• Fish and shellfish marinades
• Spice pastes with garlic, ginger, and chili
• Stir-fries and rice dishes
• Homemade curry blends

How to use and pairings

Add early in cooking so the aroma blooms in oil or coconut milk. Pair with lemongrass, kaffir lime, garlic, ginger, chili, and shallot.

About Old Town Spice Shop

Old Town Spice Shop is a specialty spice merchant offering single-origin herbs, peppers, and global pantry staples.