[Sca-cooks] substitutes for onions

[Pixel, Goddess and Queen]

Don't certain sects in India use asafoetida instead of onions and garlic? 
Would a pinch of that give an oniony flavor?

Margaret FitzWilliam

On Sat, 1 Dec 2007, Lisa Sawyer wrote:

> Does anyone have ideas for cooking without onions? For me, beef and onions
> seem to go together. However, I might be cooking for someone who is allergic
> to onions. Any idea for substitutions? Garlic is okay.
>
> I'm thinking bell peppers to add flavor...what else? It doesn't have to be
> period. I'm just brainstorming.
>
> Thanks!
> Ysabeau