Thai Herbs - Galanga

Galanga: “Kha” in Thai

Resembling an upturned claw, this member of the ginger family is a pale pink rhizome with a subtle citrus flavour. The approximately 0.04 volatile oil content has therapeutic uses as carminative, stomachic, antirheumatic and antimicrobial agents.

It commonly used in Thai cooking by added in large pieces to impart flavour to fish or chicken stock, or used in making curry pastes.