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Asafoetida is the dried gum exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of perennial herbs species native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan
Asafoetida, also spelled asafetida, is the dried latex (gum oleoresin) exuded from the rhizome or tap root of several species of Ferula, perennial herbs growing 1 to 1.5 m (3 to 5 ft) tall. They are part of the celery family, Umbelliferae. The species are native to the deserts of Iran and mountains of Afghanistan where substantial amounts are grown. Asafoetida has a pungent smell, lending it the trivial name of "stinking gum". The odour dissipates upon cooking; in cooked dishes, it delivers a smooth flavour reminiscent of leeks or other onion relatives.

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  1. JAS_OH1

    Asafetida/asafoetida anyone?

    [Mod.edit: posts moved to form new topic (MG)] I laugh everytime I see asafoetida. In my warped mind, it always translates as "fetid ass", LOL :laugh:
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