RAW INGREDIENT
Fingerroot Powder – Boesenbergia Rotunda – Traditional Southeast Asian Spice
Finely ground fingerroot powder (Boesenbergia rotunda) traditionally used in Southeast Asian cuisine and herbal preparations. This aromatic rhizome is closely related to ginger and turmeric.
Product Details:
Botanical Name: Boesenbergia rotunda
Common Names: Fingerroot, Chinese keys, Krachai
Part Used: Rhizome, dried and powdered
Processing: Finely ground to smooth powder
Purity: 100% fingerroot, no additives
Traditional Uses:
Traditional ingredient in Thai, Indonesian, and Malaysian cuisine
Used in curries, soups, and traditional dishes
Historically used in Southeast Asian herbal preparations
Popular in traditional broths and teas
Culinary Applications:
Add to curries and stir-fries for authentic flavor
Traditional ingredient in Thai kaeng som (sour curry)
Can be used in herbal teas and broths
Blend into spice mixes
Flavor Profile:
Aromatic with ginger-like warmth and slightly peppery, citrusy notes. More pungent than regular ginger.
Usage Instructions:
Start with small amounts (1/4 teaspoon) due to strong flavor
Add to cooking during preparation
Can be mixed into beverages or teas
Store measuring spoon separately to prevent cross-contamination of flavors
| Weight | 50 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 20 × 2 cm |
| Colour | n/a |
| Herbal Extraction | n/a |
| Country of Origin | Thailand |
| EAN | (See packet) |
| Flavour | Fingerroot Powder |
| Indigenous Herbal Use | Good Health |
| Indigenous Stone Use | n/a |
| Metal | n/a |
| Semi Precious Stone | n/a |
| Tribe | n/a |
| Wild Essential Oil | n/a |
| Ingredients | Ground Fingerroot (Boesenbergia Rotunda) |