Chinese keys
gra chai
herbs & spices
Chinese keys or <I>gra-chai</I> as the Thais know it, has a misleading name that makes it sound like it originated from China. As far as I know, gra-chai is not used in Chinese cooking. Gra-chai roots are used to tame the fishiness or meat odor. It also enhances the flavor. You will want to scrape away the brown skin and use the inside. Gra-chai is available frozen, dried and powder. I get mine frozen and thaw it before use. Frozen is as good as fresh.
