Galangal Root Powder

I often describe galangal as being reminiscent of the hallmark store.  It has a very sweet tea like aroma and very strong flavor that is kind of a combination of ginger and cardamom.  Sometimes galangal is called blue ginger or Thai ginger.  Either way I love using it and take great joy in the fact that it is the secret spice that makes my Jamaican Jerk Rub so awesome.