Aromatics · Fresh

Fingerroot

Also called krachai, Chinese keys, temu kunci, lesser ginger

Finger-shaped rhizome of the ginger family; earthy, peppery and citrusy. Used in Thai jungle curries, fish curries and pounded pastes like kaeng som.

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What can replace it

  • T2 · GoodGalangal

    Piney and sharper rather than earthy-peppery; use less. (use 0.5× the amount)

  • T2 · GoodGinger

    Spicier and less earthy; lacks krachai's peppery, camphor note. (use 0.5× the amount)

  • T3 · In a pinchKencur

    Camphor-like and stronger; use less. (use 0.5× the amount)

Cook with Fingerroot

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