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Ginger Ginger: "Khing" in Thai
Ginger is an erect plant with thickened, fleshy and aromatic rhizomes. Used in different forms as a food, flavoring and spice. Ginger's rhizomes contain a 1-2% volatile oil.
Galangal: "Kha" in Thai
Galangal is an erect annual plant with aromatic, ginger-like rhizomes, and commonly used in Thai cooking as a flavoring.
Ka-phrao
Kha-min
Turmeric:  "Kha-min" in Thai
Turmeric is a member of the ginger family, and provides yellow coloring for Thai food.
 

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