Though the fresh variety looks like ginger, the two rhizomes are quite different. Galangal is sharp and citrusy with a hint of pine, while ginger is brazenly spicy and fragrant. Galangal is used in plenty of Southeast Asian dishes like Thai tom yum, Indonesian rendang, and various other soups and curries from the region.
 
Note about refill bags: 1x refill bag size is the same volume as a large jar. 2x refill bag size is double the volume of a large jar. 3x refill bag size is triple the volume of a large jar.