Nan ginger:

The Chaoshan region is also commonly used to remove fishy, marinated duck, goose will use the southern ginger to remove the fishy taste, flavor; Chaoshan traditional snack olive grits, southern ginger is also the most important condiment; the street bowl of beef minced kuey teow will also be sprinkled with strands of minced southern ginger seasoning; southern ginger is an indispensable ingredient in the Chaoshan region. In ancient Egyptian times, ginger was used as a smoking material. In the Middle Ages

Nanjang (also known as cardamom)

was used as a medicine and spice in Europe. Today, it is still used only in the Chaoshan and Southeast Asian regions, but is rarely found elsewhere.

Basic Information: Name: Ginger; English: Galangal . Latin name: Alpinia galanga (Linn.) Willd. Botany; Angiospermae; Monocotyledon; Plantain; Zingiberaceae; Ginger; Zingiberaceae; Ginger; Ginger; Cardamonium; Cardamom species. Origin: Native to the south of mainland China, now widely cultivated in Southeast Asia. Utilized parts: underground rhizome (including young and old stems). Aromatic Characteristics: Tastes spicy with a sweet flavor similar to cinnamon, but with a pungent taste.

According to online information:

Price ranges from 3-12 yuan, Thailand imported ginger a few slightly higher: 20-25 yuan/500g~~

For reference only.