Asafoetida
A
dried resin obtained from the rhizomes of two species of giant fennel that
grow in India and Iran.
Used to season vegetables, fish, and Indian sauces, it releases a pungent odor that disappears during cooking. The Romans used asafetida for its medicinal properties, and in India it is still prescribed for flatulence and bronchitis. It can be found in Indian markets.
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