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| === Food === | === Food === | ||
| The rhizome is used in various dishes, including soups, curries, and marinades. It has a citrusy, peppery flavor distinct from ginger. In Townsville, fresh galangal can be harvested year-round for culinary use. | The rhizome is used in various dishes, including soups, curries, and marinades. It has a citrusy, peppery flavor distinct from ginger. In Townsville, fresh galangal can be harvested year-round for culinary use. | ||
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| + | Choose a young plant with no more than three leaves, remove the hard, fibrous leaves and to use all of the parts that are tender and can be cooked in 15 minutes. All parts that are tender are edible like just vegetables. Their texture is similar to asparagus, and they have a gentle fragrance that is sweet with a mild pungency that is not as noticeable after cooking in a sweet and sour soup. | ||
| === Planting Depth === | === Planting Depth === | ||
