Commonly known as Hing in Indian cuisine, asafetida is a spice with a similar taste to onions, garlic, or leeks. Use to add garlic or onion flavor without having to add any real garlic or onion. As a seasoning, it should be used in small amounts to help enhance the overall flavor of your dish. Try seasoning curries, seafood or roasted vegetables.
Savory and slightly bitter, with a flavor profile similar to onions, garlic and leeks. When cooked, it's oniony in both taste and aroma, making it a beneficial substitute for onion or garlic for those who may have dietary restrictions.
Asafetida is used to enhance the flavor of your recipe, slightly similar to how salt can. It's also commonly used as substitute or replacement for garlic and onions. Try adding to curries, seafood, grilled meats, and roasted vegetables.
What is asafetida powder?
Asafetida powder is a ground powder from the gum of giant fennel, and is often used as a garlic and/or onion substitute in cooking -- especially for those who's diets may not allow garlic or onion consumption.
What does asafetida taste like?
Asafetida, or asafoetida, tastes oniony when applied in cooking. Uncooked, it has an unpleasant smell.
What are the uses of asafetida?
Use asafetida in places where you'd normally use garlic or onion powder when cooking. Asafetida seasoning is also great to use with fish, grilled meats and roasted veggies.
Salt-Free
MSG-Free
Nut-Free
Dairy-Free
Onion-Free
Garlic-Free
Black Pepper-Free
Corn-Free
Capsicum-Free
Sweetener-Free
Sugar-Free
Sesame-Free
Vegetarian
Vegan
Asafetida, wheat and rice bran.
Contains wheat
This slightly spicy take on a classic Indian dinner is a quick way to add to your weeknight chicken repertoire. Add more Vindaloo to up the heat to your taste, or tame the heat with a dollop of yogurt. Don't skip out on the Asafetida--it adds an aromatic, uniquely Indian flavor that will remind you of your favorite takeout.
Sad about the Sriracha shortage? This homemade Sriracha recipe hits all the notes--tangy, acidic, and decently hot.
If ever you were looking for an excuse to try asafetida, this slaw should be it. Its pungent flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet coconut, spicy jalapeño, and crunchy charnushka seeds in this Indian-inspired salad.
This slightly spicy take on a classic Indian dinner is a quick way to add to your weeknight chicken repertoire. Add more Vindaloo to up the heat to your taste, or tame the heat with a dollop of yogurt. Don't skip out on the Asafetida--it adds an aromatic, uniquely Indian flavor that will remind you of your favorite takeout.
Sad about the Sriracha shortage? This homemade Sriracha recipe hits all the notes--tangy, acidic, and decently hot.
If ever you were looking for an excuse to try asafetida, this slaw should be it. Its pungent flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet coconut, spicy jalapeño, and crunchy charnushka seeds in this Indian-inspired salad.
