Alternative for turmeric

[Barmaid]

I was going to make a Malaysian curry tonight. Recipe says use turmeric, but I ran out last week and haven't shopped.

Is there an alternative I can use?

[237SJ]

Not really. Saffron would be an alternative but it`s really expensive. You might find it`s ok without turmeric though. It doesn`t have much taste and half the time I think it`s used for colouring as much as anything.

[bimbo123456]

I am with 237SJ on this one. Probably white pepper would be much the same.

[chris1957au]

Tumeric is Tumeric not realy anything else to use, just restock.

[jack daniels]

"probably white pepper would be much the same"...................I don't think so!
thats like saying use use tea instead of coffee - lol!

[Safiya]

We use turmeric a lot but mainly for the colour, I don't think you would notice too much either without it.

[Barmaid]

Thanks all. I've ordered some more and cooked something else instead last night. I had a good sniff round on the net but it appears that there isn't really an alternative.