[Sca-cooks] Spice question

[johnna holloway]

Galangal can be purchased through Penzeys at www.penzeys.com
It's also marked as Laos powder. Try Southeast Asian or Thai
groceries.
Johnnae llyn Lewis
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Chip wrote:>
> 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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