1. Plural of galangal; rhizomes of plants in the ginger family, used as a spice in Asian cuisine, with a peppery, slightly sweet flavor.
Usage: Commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking, particularly Thai and Indonesian dishes.; Also called galanga or laos.

Examples

• Thai curry paste typically includes galangals, garlic, and chilies.
• The chef sliced fresh galangals to add to the soup.
• Galangals have a distinctive warm, slightly medicinal taste.
• You can find dried galangals in the spice section of most Asian markets.
• The recipe called for two tablespoons of minced galangals.