Galangal Root Dried Gurunjal | Taste of South Sudan

Galangal root, dried Gurunjal is a spice used to flavor South Sudan cuisine.FLAVOR PROFILE: Sharp Spicy  and Warm Sweetness Uses: To flavor soups and stews in SOUTH/ SUDANESE CUISINE and SOUTHEAST ASIA CUISINE  Galangal root / Alpinia galanga is a rhizome known as Thai ginger that grows native to Southeast Asia. It is used in Thai cuisine to flavor many dishes. It has been adopted and heavily featured in South Sudanese cuisine to flavor meat soups and stews. It is warm, citrusy, sharp in spiciness, with a floral sweetness that is absent in ginger.  HOW TO USE: When cooking a soup or stew, add one whole galangal root early in the cooking process. The flavors will infuse into the meal as it cooks giving a pleasant aroma. Remove before serving. STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE Taste of South Sudan is home to the African experience. We represent South Sudan through arts, food, and cultural traditions. Enjoy this natural galangal root. May it foster a connection to the people and culture of South