A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
A firm, branched rhizome with a pale yellow to reddish exterior and a sharp aroma. It belongs to the ginger family.
In the kitchen
Adds fragrance to the spiced braising liquid for Chaoshan goose.
Greater galangal and lesser galangal are different plants with easily confused common names. This entry refers specifically to Alpinia galanga, not Alpinia officinarum or ordinary ginger.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有南姜吗？
Does this dish contain Greater galangal?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
