Galangal Collection

Assortment of spices, which are used as flavourings for food

Pink-flowered garanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak. (Zingiberacea, ginger). Kumatakeran
5855612 Pink-flowered garanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak. (Zingiberacea, ginger). Kumatakeran.; (add.info.: Pink-flowered garanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak. (Zingiberacea, ginger)

Lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair
FLO4985604 Lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimen's Medicinal Plants, London

Lesser Galangal (colour litho)
3117054 Lesser Galangal (colour litho); (add.info.: Alpinia officinarum Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's
FLO4994761 Lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum. Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehler's Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Leaves and stems of galanga, Alpinia kumatake Mak
5855613 Leaves and stems of galanga, Alpinia kumatake Mak.; (add.info.: Leaves and stems of galanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak. (Zingiberacea, ginger). Kumatakeran

Chinese keys or fingerroot, Boesenbergia rotunda (Kaempferia pandurata). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by George Cooke from Conrad Loddiges Botanical Cabinet, Hackney, London, 1821

Greater galangal or Thai galangal, Alpinia galanga, Galanga. Handcoloured steel engraving by Oudet after a botanical illustration by Edouard Maubert from Pierre Oscar Reveil, A. Dupuis, Fr

Lesser galangal, Alpinia officinarum. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Thai galangal or blue ginger, Alpinia galanga. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Galangal, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999327 Galangal, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

alpinia galangal, galangal, brown subject
Alpinia galangal Galangal Brown subject

Galangal, Thai Ginger plant with pink flower

Leaves and stems of galanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Pink-flowered garanga or galangal, Alpinia kumatake Mak.. Color-printed woodblock engraving by Kan en Iwasaki from Honzo Zufu, an Illustrated Guide to Medicinal Plants, 1884

Flavouring ingredients for Thai green curry credit: Marie-Louise Avery / thePictureKitchen / TopFoto

Ginger, galangal and turmeric roots with small white plate

Selection of ingredients typical for Thai cuisine, spices, seeds, herbs, aubergines, lemon grass, galangal, kaffir lime, chilli peppers

Kroeung, Cambodian curry paste made with lemongrass, kaffir lime, turmeric, ginger and galangal, in mortar with pestle embedded, close-up

Selection of ingredients typical for South East Asian cuisine, spices, seeds, herbs, including ginger, galangal, lemon grass, Thai basil, pea aubergines, chilli peppers

Chopping galangal root on wooden board, close-up

Galangal

ingredients associated with southeast Asian food

Plants / Alpinia Galanga
GALANGAL, or SIAMESE GINGER Date: circa 1820

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Galangal, a versatile assortment of spices, is a key ingredient in many Southeast Asian cuisines. Also known as Chinese keys or fingerroot (Boesenbergia rotunda), it comes in different varieties such as Greater galangal or Thai galangal (Alpinia galanga) and Lesser galangal (Alpinia officinarum). With its distinct aroma and flavor, Thai galangal or blue ginger (Alpinia galanga) adds an exotic touch to dishes. Dating back to 1833-39, a colored engraving showcases the beauty of Galangal. Its brown subject exudes warmth and richness that perfectly represents this spice's essence. The leaves and stems of Alpinia are also used for their unique taste and fragrance. Pink-flowered garanga or Galangal (Alpinia kumatake Mak) adds not only visual appeal but also enhances the overall culinary experience. This plant with pink flowers is truly a sight to behold. Used extensively in Thai cuisine, Galangal plays a crucial role in creating authentic flavors like those found in Thai green curry. Credit goes to Marie-Louise Avery from thePictureKitchen for capturing the vibrant ingredients that make up this aromatic dish. Whether you're exploring new recipes or seeking to elevate your cooking game, don't underestimate the power of Galangal. Its distinctive taste will transport you on a flavorful journey through Southeast Asia's culinary traditions.