Red Stick Spice Company

Asafoetida

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$3.48 $4.9 In stock

Category: Spices

Asafoetida, aka Hing, is an essential Indian cooking spice.  Asafoetida provides a savory umami flavor that mimics the taste of onions and garlic, making it a suitable substitute for those avoiding alliums. It has a distinctive, pungent flavor that can be used to add an aromatic and savory note to dishes.

Asafoetida is typically added to hot oil or ghee to release its flavor. A pinch or dash is all you need to flavor lentil dishes, vegetable curries, pickles and other savory dishes. Additionally, it's believed to aid digestion and is sometimes used in herbal medicine for its purported health benefits.

While Asafoetida is known for its pungent aroma in its raw state, give it a chance! Once cooked, Asafoetida transforms into a rich, savory, umami flavor explosion. It's like the most wonderful combination of onion and garlic. Asafoetida is a staple in Indian cooking, and a little goes a long way.

Ingredients: Asafoetida

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Stella X. ★★★★★

The aroma is incredibly potent out of the jar, but it mellows into a deep, savory base note when cooked. I used it in a lentil dal last night and my whole apartment smelled like a restaurant.

Ellie T. ★★★★★

I love that this spice adds that savory umami depth without the hassle of chopping onions. It blends right into my dal and stir-fry, giving them that authentic Indian taste.

Kevin L. ★★★★★

I was skeptical about swapping out onions, but this hing gives my lentil curries that same savory backbone without the fuss of chopping. The aroma is pungent out of the jar, yet it mellows into something beautifully rich once it hits hot oil.