Almost everyone is familiar with the distinctive sweet and spicy ginger , galena flavor, but it remains a mystery to many of us who are not versed in the cuisine of Southeast Asia. Throughout Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam , however , gallant has been used for both culinary and medicinal centuries.
Scientifically known as Alpine galena , gallant is also sometimes called Siamese ginger , blue ginger or Chinese ginger. It belongs to the family of rhizome with ginger and turmeric , which is characterized by an underground stem that sends shoots to the surface of the earth to grow the aerial part of the plant. The cane galena plant has long stems , reminiscent of big green leaves and flowers that resemble orchids. Flowers in the jungle climates .
Compared with ginger , gallant is bigger , stronger, have light-colored skin , and sometimes pink dots . The taste is somewhat different from the ginger , too. There are two main types of galena .
The first Indonesian Languages galena or having an earthy flavor and a bit painful . This is the most common type in the West. The second type is chair galena , which originated in China and is very popular in Thailand. Chair galena has a flavor that resembles a cross between ginger and pepper.
Like ginger, gallant has anti -inflammatory properties and may be beneficial for people with rheumatoid arthritis and other chronic inflammatory diseases . It is traditionally used to relieve stomach pain, stimulates appetite , reduce nausea , sickness and diarrhea and relieve the pain of ulcers. Gallant contains a variety of disease-fighting antioxidants , including flavorings and vitamins A and C , and is an excellent source of iron.
Furthermore , this charming rhizome can help improve circulation, and has antibacterial and antispasmodic properties . In Southeast Asia, gallant is often combined with lemon juice and used as a health tonic for colds and coughs.
Cook with galena is similar to cooking with ginger, except that it takes longer to become tender when cooked. To add to dishes , peel and cut into thin slices and add to stir-fries , stews and sauces, or grind bands in a spice grinder add hardy salad oil and other raw dishes . Gallant is an essential ingredient in many Thai dishes and substituting ginger not achieve the same taste .
Gingering Gallant can also choose to chew chunks of galena first if you have an upset stomach, or slices steep in boiling water to make a delicious and relaxing tea. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon is a great traditional touch .
Although it may be a little harder to find than regular ginger , culinary and nutritional benefits and galena deals worth the search.
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