Galangal?

[tim]

Even though I served 3 years in India, it was not until some 20 years ago, when we ate at a 'Thai' restaurant in Cumbria, that I spoke to the Cheffess about our super meal. It was Laos = Galangal that, for me, was the key.  She gave us a piece.

It's so subtle & fragrant. Unlike its cousin, Ginger. If you haven't fallen for it yet, do so soon. But make sure it has fresh pink tips on it.

 

[tim]

[emmy1978]

And the most fantastic word too.  :D

[Deb P]

Sounds like it should be a character in Lord of the Rings....... ;)

I've seen it in one market before , but had no idea how you would use it when cooking, sounds like it is worth a go.....can you grow it Tim?

[tim]

Wouldn't be worth the hassle.

Use just as Ginger. Especially good with fish.

[Barnowl]

Just bought some this morning - going to try and grow it.  Any suggestions?

[tim]

Google growing Ginger??

[Jeannine]

I grow ginger,mainly for the green shoots but you can grow it for the tubers.

It is tender,and will not grow in cold wet soil.Plant in a large pot,start indoors,put out in the nice weather and be prepared to bring the pot if the weather gets cold early, it likes light but dislikes direct hot sun. Indoors it likes  a well lit room ,a conservatory is ideal.Pick rhizomes that have good eyes like a spud. It is a gamble to get the roots but I like to add the gren ginger leaf  to food. It is a perennial but loses it's leaves then they come  back. You will need about 9 months to get roots, and this is a gamble at best if outside,but it makes a great houseplant, and the foliage is very tasty. XX Jeannine

[carolinej]

I saw a rerun of Gardeners World the other day. Bob Flowerdew planted up a gingert root from the supermarket, and by the end of the season, the root was huge. I went out and bought a piece of root and put it in a pot in the heated propagator. No shoots yet. I didnt realise you could eat the leaves. Are they gingery? Do they need to be cooked?

Thanks

cj :)

[Jeannine]

I eat them cooked and raw, try a  sandwich with a small amount chopped small in cream cheese with jam on one size. XXJeannine