Grilled Galangal Root
Thai Thai - Grilled Dishes

Grilled Galangal Root

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Chargrilled over glowing charcoal embers with an authentic smoky char, served with handcrafted accompaniments and savoury reductions.

Ingredients

  • • 4 quails, butterflied
  • • 1 knob galangal, grated
  • • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • • 1 tbsp coconut milk
  • • 1 tsp white pepper
  • • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Stir the grated galangal with garlic, fish sauce, palm sugar, coconut milk, white pepper, and oil.

2
Phase 2

Coat the quails in the marinade and rest for 1 hour.

3
Phase 3

Grill over medium coals for 6-8 minutes per side, basting, until the skin crisps.

4
Phase 4

Rest briefly and serve with a chili-lime dipping sauce.