{"product_id":"galangal-root-sliced-new-pack-20261012-894","title":"Galangal Root, Sliced","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSLICED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGALANGAL ROOT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(GREATER GALANGAL)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e(Alpinia galangal)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso Known as ‘Laos (Javanese), Lengkuas (Indonesia), Kha (Thailand) and refer as ‘Siamese or Thai Ginger, Blue ginger'’\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalangal has a strong, distinctively aromatic and lends a sweet, piney flavor and aroma. \u003cbr\u003eIt is one of the most beloved ingredients found throughout Malaysian, Thai, Indonesian,\u003cbr\u003e Indian, Vietnamese, and Cambodian cooking.\u003cbr\u003e It is less pungent than lesser galangal, and has a strong, aromatic, punchy flavor that can \u003cbr\u003ebe overwhelming, so use sparingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuggested Uses:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSliced galangal is best for curries, soups, broths, stews and teas. Taste is surprisingly \u003cbr\u003egood in liquid based dishes. Often used in fish and shellfish recipes. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo infuse: soak dried galangal slices in water first for 30 min. or until softened. The taste of the dried slices galangal once rehydrated approaches that of the freshness. Discard the pieces after use or leave them but not to eat them as they are very tough.\u003cbr\u003eFor curry pastes, chop soaked galangal finely, and then mash with the other flavorings in a blender or with a mortar and pestle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHealth Benefits:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGalangal has many medicinal properties similar to ginger. It is a digestive stimulant\u003cbr\u003e and also helps to settle stomach upsets, ease nausea and curb flatulence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Marhaba","offers":[{"title":"4x5 lb","offer_id":67685743558876,"sku":null,"price":930.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lb","offer_id":68031180570844,"sku":null,"price":2094.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/4437\/3675\/products\/201505-81__95408.1669124655.jpg?v=1679346465","url":"https:\/\/foodsofnations.com\/products\/galangal-root-sliced-new-pack-20261012-894","provider":"Kalustyan's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}