南姜也被称为泰国姜或暹罗姜,它常见于泰国、印尼和马来西亚的烹饪中。南姜的表皮比生姜更光滑、更苍白,肉质更硬。它不能像生姜那样磨碎,而必须用刀切片。南姜的味道也更浓郁,它的土腥味、尖锐味和特别的柑橘味。
Galangal is also know as Thai ginger or Siamese ginger (because it resembles fresh ginger so much), but it really is its own ingredient. It’s commonly found in Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian cooking. The skin of galangal is smoother and paler than ginger and its flesh is much harder. It can’t be grated like ginger can, but instead must be sliced. The flavor of galangal is much stronger too; it’s earthy, sharp, and extra citrusy.