Galangal, the fragrant ingredient popular in cuisines across Asia, tends to get lumped in with ginger. It makes sense: They’re closely related to one another (galangal is sometimes called “blue ginger ...

I enjoy reading author Su-Mei Yu because she writes things like, “The perfume released from galangal reminds me of the warm and fresh scent in the air after a heavy downpour of monsoon.” That makes me ...

Instructions: Bring coconut milk to a boil in a large pot and then add lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves and young galangal. When liquid comes back to the boil, add chicken bouillon cube and chicken ...

Egg net parcels with pork-peanut filling, stir-fried lump crabmeat with long beans, Pomelo salad bites… These dishes are emblematic of Thailand’s bustling capital city of Bangkok and its distinct food ...

A little-known edible shoot from the galangal plant is transforming everyday meals in rural northern villages with its fresh, spicy flavor. In many rural villages across northern Vietnam, galangal ...

Place lobsters in the freezer for 2 hours to induce a stupor; this is the most humane way to cook crustaceans. Cut half the pumpkin into 5 cm pieces. Heat 60 ml oil in a pan over medium–low heat. Add ...