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- AUTHENTIC ASAFOETIDA: Asafoetida is also spelled asafetida or referred to by its Hindi name, hing. No matter what you call it, this powder is a staple in Indian cuisine. It’s what gives these dishes their authentic, delicious, umami taste, despite its outright pungent smell..
- ORIGINS: Asafoetida comes from the sap extracted from the roots and stem of the ferula plant, an herb that’s related to celery. The dried gum from the sap is then ground into a yellow powder. Asafetida is cultivated mainly in Iran and Afghanistan, as well as specific parts of India and has a distinguishable earthy, sulfurous aroma..
- FLAVOR AND AROMA: Let’s be honest, raw asafoetida does not smell pleasant, instead it has a sulfuric odor akin to that of rotten eggs. But as rancid as its aroma, it does absolute wonders to dishes, lending its nickname- “the food of the gods”. When cooked, asafoetida has a way of rounding out the flavor of seasonings and foods it’s added to, and its flavor transforms into a more pleasant, garlicky-onion taste..
- COMMON USE: Asafoetida is used as a staple ingredient in Indian cuisine, particularly vegetarian dishes like the lentil curry, dal. It can also be added to cheese, egg, fish or meat dishes. A little goes a long way when it comes to a....