Dim sum & food july 2011 040

Krachai (Thai), Cekur root (Malay)

Shaped like long fingers and hanging in bunches, this aromatic rhizome had a strong flavour like galangal but different aroma. Pounded and used in curries, in marinades or finely shredded into curries. Available as pickled in brine in jars or frozen

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