Did anyone see the indian chef on this morning?

[Belindalinda]

He used a spice called "Stinkfinger" which was from india and was used to take the place of both onions and garlic.

Does anyone know which name this is sold under in the uk?

[JackDanielsU]

http://www.theepicent.../Spices/asafetid.html

probably this

[Belindalinda]

Im not sure jack but thanks anyway as i can go to the indian market with this and take it from there.

[Belindalinda]

Thanks trimesereserus, have you used it before, does it bring anything to the table so to speak?

[boxtops]

It's Asafoetida - otherwise known as Devil's Dung http://www.renskitchen.com/shop

[DrFilth]

http://www.cookipedia.../index.php/Asafoetida

[Belindalinda]

"It's Asafoetida - otherwise known as Devil's Dung" boxtops and what a description, but being no stranger to ghee or durian fruit i know that some foods smell putrid but then has a great taste.

[tamborine]

makes you flatulate......pooooooh, leave it out

[Leva]

Asafoetida is also called Devil's dung but used in food does give it a good flavor-although you only need a pinch of this noxious-smelling stuff. Check out the link!
http://herbs-treatand...s-dung-heng-urdu.html

[jack daniels]

funnily enough I bought some today as my stocks are running low. I've never used it instead of onions or garlic but used it as well. you only need to use a pinch or half a teaspoon of it in certain dishes and as already mentioned it does give you 'gas' as it helps your digestive system. It is usually added when the oil is heated up so that it sizzles but doesn't burn and then you would add the onions and carry on as normal.

you may find this useful

http://www.tarladalal...ssary-asafoetida-113i

Anna x