Instructions: Known as Laos and lengkuas in Indonesia langkuas in Malaysia and kha in Thailand this ginger like rhizome has a very distinct earthy aroma of its own. Unfortunately. it is rarely available in its fresh form in the West. Dried sliced galangal available from some Chinese and Far Eastern grocers has to be soaked in water before being ground with other spices to make curry paste. Ground dried galangal (frequently labelled "Laos powder") is also obtainable.

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