[Sca-cooks] Spice question

[Chip]

Glenn asks:
> What is [galigale]

A root similar to ginger.  Also called galangal and galanga root.

> and where can I find it?

Fresh, in Asian grocery stores.  Thai, in partiular.

Dried and/or powdered, online:
http://www.silk.net/sirene/

> It there a substitution the can be used?

Ginger is often substituted, but the flavor is slightly sharper I'm
told.
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