now you are correct
like most things in chinese mythology and also most chinese-based japanese mythology there is always a male and female aspect
good job
expat got it correct too but the japanese version
gmax ...as they say in safeco field, batter up!
kaffir lime leaves can be found fresh or dried in most larger asian food store or any specializing in SE asian food
i get the fresh and freeze what i do not use in a few days
galangal is a cousin to ginger generally abit smaller, hells lot bitter and has a resinous almost piney smell and taste...