1. a tropical plant of the ginger family with aromatic rhizomes used as a spice in Asian cooking

Examples

• The curry recipe calls for fresh galangal root.
• Galangal has a sharper, more citrusy flavor than regular ginger.
• She bought galangal at the Asian grocery store.
• The soup is flavored with lemongrass, galangal, and lime leaves.
• Dried galangal powder can substitute for fresh in most recipes.
• The chef sliced the galangal thinly before adding it to the stir-fry.