galangal

• Substantiv, das entweder eine mehrjährige Pflanze aus Südostasien mit aromatischen Wurzeln bezeichnet, die in der Küche und Volksmedizin verwendet werden, oder ein europäisches Riedgras (Segge) mit rauen Blättern und rötlichen Ährchen, das ebenfalls aromatische Wurzeln besitzt.

A noun referring to either a southeastern Asian perennial plant with aromatic roots used in cooking and traditional medicine, or a European sedge with rough-edged leaves and reddish flower spikelets that also has aromatic roots.

1. Aromatic root used in cookingB2formalculinary

   A plant from Southeast Asia with a fragrant, spicy root, often used in Asian cuisine as a seasoning or for medicinal purposes.

   Galgantwurzel

   • The chef added fresh galangal to the Thai curry for a distinct citrusy flavor.
   • Galangal is a key ingredient in many Indonesian and Malaysian dishes.
   • You can find galangal in most Asian grocery stores, often sold as a fresh rhizome.

2. European sedge plantC1formalbritishscientific

   A type of sedge plant native to Europe, characterized by rough-edged leaves, reddish flower spikes, and aromatic roots.

   Europäisches Sauergras

   • The European galangal grows in damp meadows and along riverbanks.
   • Historically, the aromatic roots of this sedge were used in herbal remedies.
   • Botanists classify this plant as a sedge, distinct from the culinary galangal of Asia.

   Synonymegalingale