Galangal, also known as Galanga, kah, Laos root and Garingal, is a tropical herbaceous plant that is a member of the Zingiberaceae family.

Young galangal root is fresh galangal that has not fully matured. It is a bright white, smooth, almost shiny rhizome that has pink shoulders where the stems grow out of the bulb. The entirely edible plant, has a very similar appearance to fresh ginger with leaves. The fibrous green stalk and large, elongated, blade like leaves can be used to make juice, infuse curries, sauces and steeped to make tea. The young rhizome and stalks impart a subtle galangal spiciness but still retain a robust citrus and earthy flavor.

Seasons/Availability

Galangal leaves are available in fall and early winter.