GALANGAL IS PALM SUGAR, AN EXTRAORDINARY DARK BROWN SUGAR PRODUCED FROM THE SUGAR PALM TREE. THE CARAMEL FLAVOUR IS RICH AND DENSE, WITH A SWEETNESS THAT DIFFERS FROM CANE SUGAR. THIS SINGULAR SUGAR IS USED IN SWEETS, CURRIES OR ANYWHERE ELSE IN MALAYSIAN COOKING WHERE A TRADITIONAL FLAVOUR IS WANTED.