Herb or Spice
Asafoetida
About This Entry
Asafoetida (hing) adds pungent allium-like umami to Indian dal when tempered in ghee — its resinous spice pairs with aromatic whites and spice-friendly light reds.
Wine Pairing Explanation
Primary wine styles
Why These Wines Work
Gewurztraminer is recommended for Asafoetida because asafoetida pungent allium substitute suits Gewürztraminer in dal and tempered Indian spice contexts.
Common Culinary Uses
- cumin seed
- spinach
At a Glance
Group
Whole Spices
Classification
Herbs & Spices
Usage intensity
accent
Scientific name
Ferula assa-foetida
Scientific Classification
- Display name
- Asafoetida
- Classification
- Herbs & Spices
- Group
- Whole Spices
- Scientific name
- Ferula assa-foetida
Taxonomy
- Usage intensity
- accent