pomegranate paste substitute

[jaywhybee]

I have a copy of an American recipe for stuffed tomatoes with walnuts and pomegranate, which calls for pomegranate paste. Anyone know where I might get any in the UK or, alternatively, what might give similar flavours?

[ursula62]

Its used in middle eastern cooking so I'd try an Asian grocery store.

Ask the assistants for help - you'll get lots of great cooking tips!

[Buenchico]

Pomegranate paste is most frequently associated with Persian/Iranian cooking although the imported stuff (which is actually more of a syrup than a true paste) usually comes from Lebanon.

You don't say where you are in the UK. In the North-West your best bet would be somewhere like
Iranian Delicatessen
92 Bury Old Rd
Manchester
M8 5BW
0161-720 9777

In London try
Lebanese Deli
346 Uxbridge Road W12
020 8740 8300

In Oxford, possibly L Bs, 253 Banbury Road
Tel 311660

All of the above comes from a few simple searches on Altavista but, unless you're close to the places suggested, it would probably be simplest to reach for your local Yellow Pages, look up 'Delicatessens' and make a few phone calls.

I hope that the final flavour is worth all the effort!

Chris

[jaywhybee]

Thanks folks, that's very useful