What do I use galangal with?

Question

I bought a galangal root because it looked cool but I don't know what to do with it except use it in some thai cuisine, which I don't plan on doing. I heard it's like ginger, but the two aren't interchangeable in taste. So if I can't use galangal like ginger in dishes, than what good is it besides using in Thai food?

Answer 1

I've actually never heard of using it in anything except thai food. It's great in thai soups. I found this recipe online that isn't Thai:

http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/salmon-in-galangal-tomato-compote

Besides that, I guess just experiment with it in some not thai dishes, though I would stick to asian cuisine.

Answer 2

green thai curry