(1) Coconut, ginger, galangal , red pepper, sesame, tamarind, peanuts, basil and tea leaves - in addition to staples like homemade noodles and white rice - appear frequently in Myanmar's cuisine.(2) In a food processor, purée the lemongrass, garlic, turmeric, galangal , ginger, candlenuts, onion, chilies, and blachan.(3) Ginger and galangal are both rhizomatous plants which grow easily in warm, frost-free areas.(4) The chicken is marinated with turmeric, ginger, galangal and chili.(5) A typical paste will contain lots of chiles, garlic, shallots, lemongrass, galangal , shrimp paste, black pepper, and sea salt.