B.Server wrote:
> On Mon, 2 Feb 2004 00:12:10 -0600, "Pete Romfh"
> > wrote:
>
>
>>I had to trim a few branches back on my tree. I saved the leaves but have
>>more than I can use.
>>If you can use a few, send me a mailing address and I'll pop a few in the
>>mail.
>>
>>If you care to send me a good recipe I'll add it to my collection. I enjoy
>>cooking most any type of Asian dishes so "unusual" or "authentic" ones are
>>always welcome.
>>
>>I'm also looking for a source of fresh Galangal.
>>We see it occasionally in the markets here but often it's old or dried out.
>
>
> If you are in a place where you can grow a kaffir lime, you are in a
> place where you can grow your own galangal. If nothing else, a big
> (20 gal or so) nursery container will support a healthy crop. I have
> one for galangal and turmeric and one for ginger.

Hey, nice going B.Server!

I have had bad luck with ginger - it always seems to die back and go
nowhere. What, if anything, is your secret? Does it get equal treatment
with the galanga?

NB. I'm growing galanga and turmeric; the galanga is doing very well and
the turmeric iffy. A couple of years ago I had mango ginger as well but
lost it to rot during winter dormancy.

Anyone have any good recipes using turmeric leaves?
The only one I've tried is a rendition of rendang, and the leaves added
in moderation contributed a very interesting flavour.


Best - krnntp