Comments on: What is Galangal and How to Use it for Cooking

By: Kate Daneluk

Kate Daneluk — Mon, 06 May 2024 04:10:33 +0000

In reply to Terria L. Grant. You can get fresh galangal from Amazon, but it is about $24 a pound! I did it once for some Indonesian recipes. I'm thinking of asking our local Thai restaurant if they'd sell me some.

By: Mark Elf

Mark Elf — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 03:47:30 +0000

Freezing anything in a frost free freezer is not going to last very long. These types of freezers self defrost every time the "frost sensor" senses frost, it raises the temperature just above freezing. As the temperature is raised the frost changes into droplets and the fan draws the moisture out of the freezer and is evaporated usually in a small pan near the compressor at the bottom of the refrigerator or freezer. Each time this cycle happens it is defrosting the outside of any food stored and to make matters worse if there is oxygen in the food bag it's wrapped in you'll see Oxidation or commonly called freezer burn Storing food for any length of time requires a manual defrosting freezer. Most of these types of freezers can be set to 0 or below Zero and will never ruin food stored in them. The most important thing is an airtight seal. If you can afford one the best way to vacuum seal food is with a chamber vacuum sealer which is costly but worth every penny if storing food for the "long haul". I use the VacMaster 215vp. I like to use 4 mil bags which can be purchased for about 7cents per bag when you purchase 1000. Hope that helps.

By: Mehx

Mehx — Sun, 31 Mar 2024 05:53:18 +0000

Hi love,

Where do you get your galangal from? I am from Toronto, I tried looking everywhere but couldn't find it in any of the asian stores like Fu Yao, H mart etc.
please help. 🙂

By: Alana

Alana — Sun, 03 Mar 2024 02:20:34 +0000

In reply to Pailin Chongchitnant. When is the right time to harvest galangal and lemongrass? Or can you use them at any point in their growth?

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Mon, 08 Jan 2024 22:12:53 +0000

In reply to Terria L. Grant.

I'd check out online sources, importfood.com and also check out this map and see if there's a store near you. https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/locate-a-thai-grocer/

By: Terria L. Grant

Terria L. Grant — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 16:40:33 +0000

where do you get the fresh ingredients for Tom Yum? I live in a rural Montana town and don't have access to fresh herbs.

By: Jason

Jason — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 20:47:13 +0000

I have 1 plant I bought last spring in a 4" pot. It is now 7 months later and I feel it is time to check out the roots. Nice and clean, plus I have lots more plants now that I can pot up!!!
We really enjoy a lot of tea. I have used the leaves for tea, but not the root. Can I make tea from the root? I see a lot mentioned about the roots, but very little about the leaves. Do they have any other use?
Thank you!!!

By: Iris

Iris — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:01:41 +0000

Hi Pai,
I was today in an Asian grocery store,
And I was curious to buy pickled galangal.
Now at home I tried to find recipes with this product but didn't find any...
Do you have any ideas for recipes with pickled galangal?

By: Elaine

Elaine — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 07:35:22 +0000

Wonderful article Pai! You said you are here to demistify Thai cooking and I would have to agree that I feel like I am off to a good start. I really want to get good at cooking Thai food, and I think your websites and articles will help me do that. Thank you!

By: Pailin Chongchitnant

Pailin Chongchitnant — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 06:17:31 +0000

In reply to Carol McCollum. It's definitely possible!

By: Carol McCollum

Carol McCollum — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 00:56:47 +0000

Would it be possible to grow galangal in the garden? I live in San Diego California. I have Makrut lime tree and other citrus trees in my yard. I can grow lemongrass and ginger here!

By: Tina

Tina — Sat, 10 Dec 2022 13:53:42 +0000

In reply to Vic. Hi Vic, I'm in Northeast Queens, I haven't personally shopped for Galangal or Kaffir Lime Leaf because I get the leaves from my moms tree when I visit her... but I can direct you to look at any Asian supermarket you might find! Such as Super H Mart, New Age market (Chinese grocery store in Flushing), or any Chinese grocery stores in Flushing, and I have heard there are stores around Sunnyside or Elmhurst, but who wants to go out there? LOL. Flushing, you're almost guaranteed to find it, and it Will be worth it! I mean all the Thai restaurants are getting their supplies from somewhere!

By: TOD RANSDELL

TOD RANSDELL — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 04:46:05 +0000

Yes, I have tried powdered or ground galangal. It is not very pleasing, so I don't use it anymore. I have avoided getting fresh until I started watching your videos. I bought some today and plan a Thai inspired meal tomorrow. I also got ground pork (B grind) King Oyster mushrooms, garlic chives, Basil (not differentiated on the label) ... I have some ideas forming ... I'm waiting for inspiration 🙂

By: Adam from HTK

Adam from HTK — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:16:10 +0000

In reply to Vic.

Hi Vic! Hmmm nothing near you on the map yet I think? https://hot-thai-kitchen.com/locate-a-thai-grocer/ Cheers!

By: Vic

Vic — Sat, 11 Jun 2022 11:29:48 +0000

I live in Nassau County, NY. I have not been able to find galangal or kaffir. Does anyone out there know of stores around here that might carry these ingredients?

By: Lance

Lance — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:42:59 +0000

I used to think lemongrass was the dominant aroma of Thai food; but after reading Hot Thai Kitchen and trying the recipes myself, I really think the scent that (to me) characterizes Thai food the most is kaffir. I honestly don’t remember galangal having a strong smell… but maybe that’s because I can only find it frozen where I live.