Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
Asafoetida (Hing)
4.84 reviewsWild-foraged asafoetida, or hing, from Mazar-e-Sharif: the dried resin of a giant fennel relative. Sharp and sulfurous straight from the jar, it blooms in hot oil into a savory, oniony, almost umami depth that anchors Indian dals, pickles, and tempered spice blends. A tiny pinch transforms a whole pot, which is exactly how it is meant to be used.
Boxes from $78.90 · 20 lb, 40 lb boxes
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Origin: Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan
Freshly harvested · June - September
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- Single-origin, traceable to its growing region
- Most orders ship next business day
- FSSC 22000, Organic, Kosher and Non-GMO
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Product specs
- Harvest time
- June - September
- Grades
- Raw or compounded.
- Production
- Foraged in northern Afghanistan, dried and ground, then blended with organic rice flour and organic turmeric.
- Foreign matter
- <0.01%
Shipping & returns
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Asafoetida (Hing)
$553.90 · 20 lb
Frequently asked
- What is asafoetida (hing)?
- The dried resin of a giant fennel relative. Pungent in the jar, it turns savory and oniony once cooked, and is a backbone of Indian cooking.
- How do I use hing?
- Bloom a small pinch in hot oil at the start of cooking; it mellows into a deep, umami, allium-like flavor.
- Why is it sold compounded?
- Compounded grades are blended with organic rice flour and turmeric to standardize strength and make the potent raw resin easier to dose.
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- Verified buyer
Potent. A little goes a long way.
We bloom the 30% compound in ghee for sambar and rasam. Much stronger than the grocery-store tins, so the cooks had to recalibrate. Flavor is savory and deep once cooked.
Vikram S. · South Indian restaurant · Sunnyvale, CA
Purchased: Compounded Asafoetida - 30%
- Verified buyer
The 8% compound is the right strength for our pickle masalas, and the rice flour carrier is organic, which we needed for our label. Very consistent.
Anjali M. · Pickle and chutney maker · Edison, NJ
Purchased: Compounded Asafoetida - 8%
- Verified buyer
Raw resin is hard to find at this quality. We grate it ourselves for a tempering oil. Pure hing from Afghanistan, and it tastes like it.
Chef Ravi D. · Modern Indian restaurant · New York, NY
Purchased: Asafoetida, raw
Excellent quality. Fair warning: even double-bagged, the whole pantry smells like hing. That is what it is supposed to do. Keep it in a sealed jar.
Sunita P. · Home cook · Plano, TX
Purchased: Compounded Asafoetida - 20%
