Kha (Galangal)
トムカーガイの主役！松の木のような清涼感を持つ生姜
Description
Galangal. Looks like ginger but is much woodier and harder, offering a sharp, pine-like, peppery, and intensely cooling aroma. The star of Tom Kha Gai.
Classification: Aromatic Herb
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How to use
Ingredients
- Galangal root(Kha)
Instructions
- (Prep) Sliced and boiled in Tom Yum/Tom Kha soups to infuse a refreshing aroma that neutralizes heavy coconut milk.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Kha's own woody aroma
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Japanese ginger (but flavor is very different)
Pairing
Tom Kha Gai / All curry pastes
Trivia
[Difference] Japanese ginger is 'spicy/pungent'. Kha is 'cooling/piney'. Substituting one for the other completely changes the dish's identity.
Eating tips & etiquette
Extremely hard, fibrous, and potent. Even when served in soup, the Thai manner is to 'leave it uneaten'.
Allergen
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