Hing (Asafoetida)
生だと悪魔の悪臭、油で炒めると天使の旨味に変わる魔薬
Description
Powdered sap of a giant fennel. Emits a pungent sulfuric odor dubbed 'Devil's Dung', but transforms into a rich, onion/garlic-like umami when fried in hot oil.
Classification: Hardcore, Powder Spice, Devil's Dung, Umami Alchemy
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How to use
Ingredients
- Asafoetida resin
- Wheat flour(anti-caking)
Instructions
- Drop a tiny pinch of Hing into hot oil/ghee.
- Once the smell transforms into umami, add other spices/ingredients.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
Intense sulfuric umami
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sautéed minced garlic and onion
Pairing
Bean Curry (Dal) / Vegetable stir-fries
Trivia
[Food Restriction] Strict Hindus and Jains cannot eat onions or garlic, so they use Hing to replicate that exact depth and umami.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Never eat it raw. It only functions as a magical umami seasoning when a minuscule amount is completely dissolved in hot oil.
Allergen
Wheat (Trace amount)