Galangal
A member of the ginger family that looks similar to fresh root ginger, but with a more translucent skin and a pinkish tinge. It has a wonderful sharp, lemony taste and it is prepared in a similar fashion to root ginger. Best used fresh, it is also available dried or in powder form. Thai Coconut Milk Soup with Chicken [Tom Kha Gai] reicpe is mainly used of this herb