Odd Spice

I was recently given some high quality asafoetida. It's not a spice I'm particularly familiar with and would like a recipe which shows off it's qualities. Any ideas?

smoke it

Originally posted by avalanchethecat
I was recently given some high quality asafoetida. It's not a spice I'm particularly familiar with and would like a recipe which shows off it's qualities. Any ideas?

Some women like Old Spice.

Originally posted by patauro
Some women like Old Spice.

It's not that odd, been around for years..Stinks a little. Good for stews and soups but use sparingly. I've been told brew tea with it, good for many ailments especially the cold. Look it up in the Internet..Ron
PS Ignor these other devils who replied.

Originally posted by avalanchethecat
I was recently given some high quality asafoetida. It's not a spice I'm particularly familiar with and would like a recipe which shows off it's qualities. Any ideas?

Somebody told me it works with scrambled eggs. I tried it - bleuch! It must be good for something...

Originally posted by AThousandYoung
Please tell me it's name doesn't mean "fetid ass".

It's good fried in a tiny bit of oil before adding rice to your pot. Helps to make a nice fragrant pilau rice mix.

Asafoetida reduces the growth of indigenous microflora in the gut, reducing flatulence.

Anti- Heinz?