Thai cuisine has gained plenty of attention in recent years. Certainly it has been influenced by its proximity to China and India, but it is entirely distinct from them. Even Thai "curry" is quite different from the curries of India.
Galangal
Galangal is an aromatic root fromt he giner family (ginger, turmeric). It has a distinctly citrusy soapy aroma that is difficult to replace or emulate.
Galangal is sometimes available in specialty groceries, fresh or powdered. It often doesn't last long, but like ginger it can be peeled, frozen, and then grated as needed.
Fingerroot
Fingerroot is a ginger relative commonly found in Thai and Indonesian cooking. It is similar to ginger, but not entirely the same. Fingerroot can be found most frequently frozen.
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