Kolinjan

This variety of ginger is the preferred choice among Thai cooks. It has a more pronounced lemony and peppery flavor compared to common ginger, along with a richer aroma. The skin is pale yellow with pink-tinged knobs, while the interior is creamy white. Unlike regular ginger, it is never eaten on its own but used purely as a flavoring ingredient. It is commonly added in large slices to soups or finely chopped and pounded into curry pastes.