Galangal Root Powder

Galangal root is a staple in Asian cuisine, but its uses are incredibly diverse. Most varieties are quite similar to ginger, boasting a slightly pungent taste and a distinct, strong aroma.
It’s also used medicinally; since the Middle Ages, it’s been dubbed a ‘heart tonic.’ It’s recommended for easing nausea, and its warming properties can help with stomach aches and improve digestion.

HOW TO USE: Galangal root is used fresh, dried, crushed, or powdered. In traditional Indonesian dishes, Galangal root powder is added to rice with vegetables, meat, mushrooms, or even fruits.

MANASGARŠAS.LV TIP: Add galangal root powder to dishes you’d typically enrich with ginger, like chicken, vegetable, and coconut milk soup.