Galgant

Galgant is native to Southeast Asia and is a key ingredient in Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian cuisines. This spice has an aroma and flavor reminiscent of ginger, but with fresher, slightly pungent notes and a touch of pepper and pine. In addition to its use in cooking, galgant is known for its medicinal properties, having been used for centuries in traditional Asian medicine to treat a variety of ailments. It is believed to have anti-inflammatory, gastroprotective and antioxidant effects. In some traditions, it is also used to relieve the symptoms of colds and indigestion.

In the Kitchen : Galgant is added to curries, soups, stews and marinades, giving dishes a unique depth of flavor. A famous example of a dish using galgant is Thai soup Tom Kha Gai, a chicken and coconut soup flavored with galgant, lemongrass and kaffir lime leaves.

Origin : Asia

Weight: 45g