How to cook Kaempferia Parviflora Stir-Fry

Cooking a Kaempferia Parviflora (Thai Black Galingale) Stir-Fry can be an aromatic and healthy addition to your meal. Here’s a simple recipe:

Ingredients:

• 200 grams of chicken breast or tofu for a vegetarian option
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 small carrot, julienned
• 1 cup of Thai Black Galingale (Kaempferia Parviflora), thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce (you can use a vegan alternative for a vegetarian option)
• 1 teaspoon of sugar
• A handful of Thai basil leaves (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Start by preparing your protein: if using chicken, slice it into thin, bite-sized pieces. If using tofu, press it to remove excess water, and then cut it into cubes.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large frying pan over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and sauté until it’s fragrant but not browned. This should take about 30 seconds.
4. Add your protein (chicken or tofu) to the pan and stir-fry until it’s cooked through. This will take about 5-7 minutes for chicken, or until the tofu is golden on all sides.
5. Add the onion, bell pepper, and carrot to the pan. Stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.
6. Now add the thinly sliced Thai Black Galingale (Kaempferia Parviflora) to the pan. Continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors.
7. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour this sauce over the stir-fry in the pan, and toss well to coat all of the ingredients.
8. Season with salt and pepper, and if using, tear in the Thai basil leaves. Give everything one last good stir to combine.
9. Serve your Kaempferia Parviflora Stir-Fry hot, ideally with a side of steamed jasmine rice.

Enjoy your aromatic and healthy Thai meal!

Please note: Thai Black Galingale has a strong taste. Adjust the quantity to your preference. The stir-fry sauce can also be adjusted according to your taste preference.