Asafoetida (Hing) Powder, 500 g

Asafoetida, known in Indian cooking as hing, is a dried gum-resin from the roots of Ferula plants, milled into a pale yellow powder. It has a strong sulfurous aroma raw, which cooks down into a savory, onion-garlic depth. A small pinch is used to temper dals, curries, pickles and vegetable dishes.

This 500 g pack suits restaurants, caterers and serious home cooks.

Key Features

• Potent: a pinch flavors a whole pot.
• Fine powder: disperses evenly in hot oil or ghee.
• Classic Indian tempering spice for dal, sambar, curries and pickles.
• Non-GMO.

How to Use

• Add a pinch (about 1/8 tsp) to hot oil or ghee with cumin or mustard seeds, then continue cooking.
• Stir a small amount into curry bases, lentils and bean dishes.
• Use as an onion-garlic flavor alternative in allium-free cooking.

Learn more: spice spotlight: asafoetida. Pairs with our bulk garlic powder.

Product Specifications

Commercial asafoetida powders are often compounded with a flour carrier; see the package label for full ingredients and allergen information.

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