Description
Puri Lengkuas / Galangal Puree (250gm)
(Galanga, blue ginger, laos) is a rhizomeof plants in the ginger family Zingiberaceae, with culinary and medicinal uses originating from Malaysia and Indonesia. Indonesian/Malaysian called it lengkuas. The rhizomes are used in various Asian cuisines (for example in Thai and Lao tom yum and tom kha gai soups, Vietnamese cuisine and throughout Indonesian cuisine, for example, in Soto). Though it is related to and resembles ginger, there is little similarity in taste. In its raw form, galangals have a stronger taste than common ginger. They are available as a whole rhizome, cut or powdered. The whole fresh rhizome is very hard, and slicing it requires a sharp knife. A mixture of galangal and lime juice is used as a tonic in parts of Southeast Asia. Vias Galangal Puree is among the very popular product in our premium gourmet herb purees. This is because of its tedious process to clean and prepare it as one of the cooking ingredients due to it very hard nature. Compared to the use of fresh galangal, VIAS Galangal Puree can be used anytime at your convenient once it is in your refrigerator and it will not become spoil easily.
Direction : Mix 1 or 2 tbs Galangal Puree with other ingredients to enhance tasteful flavour of grilled,gravy,soup or stir fry meat,chicken and seafood.To make Galangal tasting beverages,add 1 tsp of Galangal Puree and 1 tsp honey into a glass of warm water or fruit juice.
Storage Method : Refrigerate once open.