Asafoetida / Hing
悪魔の糞から天使の旨味へ！玉ねぎとニンニクを代替する奇跡の樹脂
Description
A spice solidifying sap of an apiaceous plant. Smells intensely of sulfur (Devil's Dung), but frying in oil changes it to intense umami and savoriness like fried onions/garlic.
Classification: For Maniacs,Powder Spice,Umami Bomb
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How to use
Ingredients
- Asafoetida(Powder)
Instructions
- Since aroma is extremely strong, limit usage to '~
- earpick (a pinch)' per dish.
- During tempering, toss into heated oil with other spices.
- Heating in oil for seconds evaporates the intense stench, adding deep richness/umami to the whole dish.
Learn more Substitutes, pairings, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Grated onion and garlic (reverse sub since Hing is an onion/garlic sub)
Pairing
Lentil curry (Dal), Vegetarian dishes
Trivia
[Hardcore] Strict vegetarians (like Jains) don't eat root veg like onions/garlic. 'Hing' is used to compensate for that overwhelming richness/umami, a cheat-level secret ingredient raising the satisfaction of Indian veg food.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Writhe smelling the 'stinky!' powder before cooking, enjoying the gap when it magically turns into savory umami the moment it's fried in oil!
Allergen
Wheat (Commercial powders often mixed with wheat flour)