T1 Control (distilled water) T2 1,500 ppm Mancozeb T3 10,000 ppm DMSO (1% DMSO) T4 10,000 ppm
Galangal extract T5 80,000 ppm Garlic extract T6 7,500 ppm Lemongrass extract T7 20,000 ppm Turmeric extract T8 8,530 ppm Ginger extract T9 3,000 ppm
Galangal essential oil T10 100 ppm Garlic essential oil T11 500 ppm Lemongrass essential oil T12 2,500 ppm Turmeric essential oil T13 8,000 ppm Ginger essential oil
found that volatile oils from
galangal, among other herbs, were effective in enhancing the skin permeation of 5-fluorouracil and notably more effective than azone (Zhong Yao Cai 2000;23:697-9).
Firecracker King Prawn with jasmine rice (380g) - Succulent King Prawns, combined with a rich dark fiery sauce of sweet shallots, Kecap Manis, garlic and
galangal, boosted with red chilli and Japanese seven spice.
He sources most of his ingredients - right from the
galangal and makroot leaves to the ubiquitous lemongrass - from home, and insists on making relatively small portions for his phad noodles so that they don't sit on the kitchen table for too long.
Aromatic ingredients, such as lemongrass,
galangal, ginger and specialist chilies, are in vogue with manufacturers of drinks, sauces and curries.
The sinus- clearing Tom Kha Gai, spicy chicken and coconut broth with mushroom, coriander, kaffir lime and
galangal, opened up my palate to the treat that followed -- stir- fried kale with morning glory, pok choy, soy sauce, pepper and salt; fried prawns in a divine five- flavour sauce ( I found a verydoable recipe in http:// gensguiltlessgourmet.
Alpinia
galangal belongs to the Zingiberaceae family, and the herb grows mainly in South East Asia.
And of course some of the old favorites still find place in the menu including the much talked about Foie Gras Stuffed Galawat and
Galangal Infused Patrani Mekong Basa.
We communicate via e-mail and Skype." Amen purchases only organic products, such as black tea from Sri Lanka, mint from Morocco, lemongrass from Thailand, and cinnamon, cardamom, and a bold relative of ginger called
galangal from Vietnam.
Thai Basics with Mary Minor Diehl features Tom Kah Gai (chicken, coconut and
galangal soup); Pad Thai; Yum Neau (spicy beef salad); and Manoang Khao Nico (sweet sticky rice with fresh mangoes).
Thai Green Rice made with aromatic basil, citrusy
galangal and rich coconut.