Topic: Asafoedita - Who's using it

[Stephen Lindsay]

I've used it in the past, can't say I noticed much difference, but, a bit like MSG I kinda try and do without.

[Secret Santa]

I can't remember the last time I used it to be honest as I don't think it's something you'll find in a BIR Kitchen.

Oh you definitely will Axe! We had a post just a few days ago about it being added to a tarka for BIR lentils.

I have tasted it in some BIR curries, although not all that often. And on another curry forum there used to be several reports of it being used.

[Secret Santa]

I've used it in the past, can't say I noticed much difference

Stephen it's probably because you haven't used the right stuff. The yellow powder types are useless. Try the resin and then decide.

Even so you still may not like it!

[Malc.]

Oh you definitely will Axe! We had a post just a few days ago about it being added to a tarka for BIR lentils.

I have tasted it in some BIR curries, although not all that often. And on another curry forum there used to be several reports of it being used.

I'll add that to the list of things to ask when I return to the IG. Thanks for the heads up.

[Razor]

Axe,

When are you back there mate?

Ray

[Secret Santa]

I'll add that to the list of things to ask when I return to the IG.

Yes it'll be really interesting to hear if they use it, and if so for what. Oh and see which kind they use too.

[Malc.]

No dates as yet Ray but hopefully later this month.

[noble ox]

I know this is an old post but some interesting facts I learned years ago on this fascinating spice
One of the earliest users was Issac Walton who used it as a bait addition to attract shy fish as read in "the complete angler"
It has also been used as a stimulant  for getting high
I use it when I make lime and chilly pickles as it is a preservative.......
It can add that little extra to Dhaals when frying spices try it

[Peripatetic Phil]

One of the earliest users was Issac Walton who used it as a bait addition to attract shy fish as read in "the complete angler".  It has also been used as a stimulant  for getting high

[Earlier comment withdrawn : I was wrong !]

Take the stinking oil drawn out of polypody of the oak by a retort, mixed with turpentine and hive-honey, and anoint your bait therewith, and it will doubtless draw the fish to it.