Kra-chai is a Thia spice which is a relative of ginger with a strong flavour and smell with no equivalent name in English. These Thai ingredients are used in soups, curries, and curry pastes . It also has medicinal qualities, aiding in digestion as well as working as a diuretic and mild pain reliever.

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