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cheers in advance, I brought a bottle today , but no instructions ,on how to use..Opened the bottle..tasted and thought I had gone to heaven..All ingredients in Arabic...Tastes like intense rasberries but better...x

badams1 - 2014-10-14 18:25:00
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Put some in your pavlova mix before baking, make cocktails with champagne or other, swirl through ice cream, add to a deglazed pan to make sauce for red meat?

luvwine - 2014-10-14 18:28:00
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I bought a fruit yesterday and still dont know what to do with it YES I have googled but cant find anything exciting

angelmobility - 2014-10-14 18:28:00
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Gosh thanks luvwine, we obviously crossed paths there. Cheers

angelmobility - 2014-10-14 18:30:00
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now we are onto it...I guess drizzle over fruit salad, trifle..truffles, Honestly, if you have never tried it ,grab a bottle from new world $9 .00 odd, but what flavour ..Any ideas for use in baking..im thinking bakewell tart...with raspberry jam...Love the idea of gravy ..I can taste venison now with a gravy to support...

badams1 - 2014-10-14 18:40:00
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badams1, for some info' re Pomegranate Molasses and its uses have a look at:-
http://www.sabato.co.nz/product/14178/pomegranate-molasses/
and
http://cuisine.co.nz/cuisine.nsf/food/pomeranates
and
http://uktv.co.uk/food/ingredient/aid/508819

Looks like an interesting product that I have yet to try, so hope that helps you. :-))

245sam - 2014-10-14 18:51:00
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badams1 wrote:

cheers in advance, I brought a bottle today , but no instructions ,on how to use..Opened the bottle..tasted and thought I had gone to heaven..All ingredients in Arabic...Tastes like intense rasberries but better...x


I'm so pleased that you asked this ...I read what sounded like a really lovely recipe on here, that required this & so of course I bought some & guess what, I couldn't find the recipe again (& I print the goodies off & file them) *rolls eyes*

samanya - 2014-10-14 18:57:00
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From an earlier thread re beetroot.....

bev00 wrote:

Roast Beetroot, Pomegranate Molasses and Walnut Dip

I first came across this dip at the Aro Street Cafe many years ago, made by my friend Frank de Rousse, and have loved it ever since. Aside from the excellent flavour it also looks spectacular on the table.
This recipe can be used in so many ways - your vegan friends will love this in a 'burger' with a big, juicy, grilled portobello mushroom and hummus; of course its very, very good with deep red meats too. Or spread it out meze-style on a flat plate, drizzled with olive oil, alongside thick, dill-scented yoghurt and warmed pita bread.

4 x medium beetroot

11/2 cups walnuts, lightly toasted

2-3 T pomegranate molasses

Aprox 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Flaky sea salt to taste

Cut the stalks and 'tails' off the beetroot and wrap each one in foil. Put these in the back of the oven for an hour or so - do this while you are cooking something else in the oven, any time during the day you plan to make the dip. To test if the beetroot are cooked slide a small knife into one - if it goes in easily then you're good to go.

Turn on the cold tap and {wearing gloves if you are concerned about discoloured hands} rub away the thin skin clinging to the beetroot - it will slide off easily. When they are peeled check the beetroot for any fibres or bits of missed skin. Pat dry.

Chop the beetroot into small cubes.

Put the beetroot, walnuts, half the oil, half the pomegranate molasses and a pinch of salt into the food processor and pulse to chop - I prefer some knubbly texture left in the dip rather than a very smooth and uniform paste. Be guided by your own preferences and taste as you go to balance the ratio of sweet beet to sour molasses and don't skimp on the salt! If you don't want to add more pomegranate molasses - don't! If you want a firmer texture - like in the photograph - go easy on the olive oil.

Ideally let this sit about, covered, for at least an hour at room temp before eating. Will keep for several days in the fridge

245sam - 2014-10-14 19:10:00
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I bought a bottle recently and did this ... slice pears thinly, top with prosciutto and blue vein cheese, pop a bit of walnut on top, drizzle all with pomegranate. Die happily at that point or live to repeat the experience and move on to even more wonderful pomegranate enhanced dishes. :)

sampa - 2014-10-14 19:13:00
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Thankyou for posting links...Been reading...Have come to the conclusion, its such a useful product ,packed full of flavour..Every pantry needs a bottle..Only wish I had discovered this years ago..And I love good food..Go on ladies, put it on youre shopping list..With barbeque season looming, what a marinade of flavour...In dressing salads etc....And no, i don't have shares in the company...I dam well should ...go try it...Heaven in a bottle...

badams1 - 2014-10-14 19:15:00
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Oh Sampa, youre mind kind of foodie...x

badams1 - 2014-10-14 19:17:00
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Sam, I missed youre post. That beetroot dip, sounds divine and so healthy...thankyou for sharing...we all benefit x

badams1 - 2014-10-14 19:22:00
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badams1 wrote:

Sam, I missed youre post. That beetroot dip, sounds divine and so healthy...thankyou for sharing...we all benefit x

You're most welcome badams1 but it's not my recipe - it was posted by bev00 and I found it in the thread "beetroot glut help!!" at:-

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Community/MessageBoard/Messages.asp
x?id=1372189&topic=13

Edited by 245sam at 7:35 pm, Tue 14 Oct

245sam - 2014-10-14 19:34:00
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Used to be really cheap a few years ago from Indian type shops about $4-5, but I see it has gone up. Still cheaper in those shops though compared to health food ones and supermarkets and worth having a look first.

village.green - 2014-10-14 20:25:00
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I've been to Iran twice and Chicken Fesenjan is one of my favourite Persian dishes. I even bought a bottle of Pomegranate Molasses home with me (it is as cheap as chips in Tehran), Anyway, I Googled recipes for you and thought you might enjoy this one:

http://shesimmers.com/2010/03/fesenjan-persian-pomegranate-w
alnut-chicken-stew.html

helenandjohn - 2014-10-14 20:33:00
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Oh yummy, that will be my first meat dish using chicken and walnuts and pomergranate molasses...thankyou for expanding my culinary journey...I reconne its time for Iran a third time..soely as a Persian food taster....bring back youre goodies...I reconne, that recipe will be a winner...thanks helenandjohn...

badams1 - 2014-10-14 21:54:00
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helenandjohn wrote:

I've been to Iran twice and Chicken Fesenjan is one of my favourite Persian dishes. I even bought a bottle of Pomegranate Molasses home with me (it is as cheap as chips in Tehran), Anyway, I Googled recipes for you and thought you might enjoy this one:

http://shesimmers.com/2010/03/fesenjan-persian-pomegranate-w
alnut-chicken-stew.html

I googled pics of that dish - it looks disgusting LOL but sounds divine and I am definitely adding it to my list of exotic dishes to try out. Thanks!!

sampa - 2014-10-15 09:58:00
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Pomegranate, Sumac & Walnut Dressing

for leaves, tomatoes, veges, grilled meat

1 tab pomegranate molasses
½ tsp cumin powder
3 tab ev olive oil
1 tab red wine vinegar
50 g walnuts, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
salt & pepper

davidt4 - 2014-10-15 14:19:00
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Red pepper and Pomegranate Dip (Muhammara)

3 large red capsicums
1 small chilli, deseeded and chopped
1 clove garlic + 1 tsp salt, crushed
125 g walnuts
â…“ c breadcrumbs, lightly toasted
1 tab pomegranate molasses
juice ½ - 1 lemon
1 tab hot water
½ tsp sugar
¼ c olive oil

Roast peppers over flame, peel and deseed. Place in processor with other ingredients except oil. Process to a rough paste, then with motor running pour in oil gradually. Cool, check seasoning.

Serve with bread, cos lettuce leaves, small slices of cooked lamb.

davidt4 - 2014-10-15 14:19:00
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Roasted Figs with Pomegranate Molasses (Ottolenghi)

3 tbsp pomegranate molasses
1 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp dark muscovado sugar
4 thyme sprigs, 2 left whole and 2 with the leaves picked
Skin of 1 orange, comprising 3 long shaved strips and the rest grated
Salt
8 fresh figs, cut in half lengthways
100g mascarpone
100g Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp icing sugar
In a large bowl, stir the pomegranate molasses, lemon juice, a tablespoon of sugar, the two whole thyme sprigs, a tablespoon of water, the three strips of orange skin and a pinch of salt. Mix until the sugar has dissolved, then stir in the figs and set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk the mascarpone, yoghurt and icing sugar, until smooth, then put in the fridge to chill.
Lift the figs from their marinade and arrange snugly, cut side up, in a 20cm x 20cm baking tray. Heat the grill to high. Sprinkle the figs with the remaining sugar and grill about 15cm from the heat source for 10 minutes, until the sugar has caramelised and the figs softened.
Meanwhile, pour the marinade into a small saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer for two to four minutes, until reduced by half and the consistency of runny honey.
Transfer the hot figs to serving plates and spoon over any leftover syrup from the baking tray. Drizzle over the sauce reduction and sprinkle with the picked thyme leaves. Place a spoonful of the yoghurt cream on the side or on the figs, sprinkle over the remaining orange zest and serve at once.

davidt4 - 2014-10-15 14:20:00
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Lebanese Pomegranate Chicken

2 tsp olive oil
1 kg boneless skinless chicken pieces in chunks
1 tab cumin powder
1 tsp cinnamon powder
½ tsp nutmeg powder
1 tsp tumeric powder
2 med onions, chopped
¼ c walnuts, chopped
3 tab pomegranate molasses
salt and pepper

Brown chicken in oil in large pan, transfer to a plate. Add spices and onion to pan and cook gently until the onion is soft.

Return chicken to pan, add walnuts, pomegranate molasses and seasoning. Simmer 20 minutes or until chicken is tender, sauce is reduced and thickened slightly.

Serve with pilaf of eggplant and rice.

davidt4 - 2014-10-15 14:21:00
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Turkish Pear, Feta & Watercress Salad

serves 6

6 pears
1 ½ tab pomegranate or grape molasses
1 tab ev olive oil
3 c watercress sprigs
200g feta, crumbled
70g hazelnuts, roasted, peeled and chopped roughly

Dressing:

2 tab red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 tab pomegranate or grape molasses
1 tsp cumin seeds, roasted and crushed
125 ml ev olive oil
salt & pepper

Heat oven to 180C.

Cut pears (don’t peel) in half lengthways, remove cores, slice each half into three. Arrange in one layer on baking dish, drizzle with molasses and oil, roast 30 min, turning once, until very tender, golden all over, juices reduced and sticky. Cool.

Make dressing by whisking all ingredients together.

Arrange watercress on serving plate, scatter over the pears, cheese and hazelnuts. Trickle dressing over.

davidt4 - 2014-10-15 14:23:00
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Oh boy, recipes coming out my ears..Thankyou so much everyone..x

badams1 - 2014-10-15 20:18:00
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Slow cook a leg or shoulder of lamb until falling apart. Leave to cool enough to handle - but still warm.
Make up a salad - any green leaves will do (for a taste punch add some small mint leaves too), then shred the lamb into largish pieces into the salad and toss with the molasses as a dressing - something about the sour of the molasses and sweetness of the lamb. Must put the dressing on while the lamb is still warm as it absorbs some of the flavour.
To make it a feast - add actual pomegranate and serve with crusty bread.
Devine! (And I am making it this weekend).

fey - 2014-10-16 13:52:00
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nzdoug - 2014-10-16 14:51:00
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My New World in Lower Hutt has it and its only one of the small shops.

fey - 2014-10-16 15:02:00
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Oh my goodness, what a lovely interesting selection to go on the 'must try' list!
Thanks folk.

samanya - 2014-10-16 17:41:00
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Folks, I brought my bottle New World..A tad expensive, however indulge yourself, you wont regret it...PS only half a bottle left now..I think I have got mice hehe......

badams1 - 2014-10-17 07:31:00
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bev00 - 2015-10-17 22:25:00
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PM is one of my favourite condiments. I use it a lot with lamb and it is a perfect match with mint. Also, fried chicken or chicken schnitzel is divine with a drizzle of PM. Add a little to a vinaigrette and use over avocado chunks with basil and mixed salad leaves.

I've been reading the above recipes and notice walnuts are often used,however I can't stand them. Could I substitute another nut, perhaps pistachio?

Edited by eastie3 at 12:37 pm, Mon 19 Oct

eastie3 - 2015-10-19 12:36:00
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Annabel Langbein has a wonderful walnut salad that uses this, Google the recipe and you won't be disappointed!

sylvia - 2015-10-19 16:51:00
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sylvia wrote:

Annabel Langbein has a wonderful walnut salad that uses this, Google the recipe and you won't be disappointed!

Yes, that is a lovely salad recipe which I often make, recipe link below.
http://www.annabel-langbein.com/recipes/walnut-salad/953/

nauru - 2015-10-19 19:16:00
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And nauru if you run out of the pomegranate stuff you can mix honey with balsamic and it is really nice too.

sylvia - 2015-10-20 15:02:00
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Annabel also uses it on a whole fillet steak BBQ recipe in her ?3rd free range in the city book.my guests raved about it. It certainly looked pretty for a steak!

wendalls - 2015-10-20 21:40:00
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sylvia wrote:

And nauru if you run out of the pomegranate stuff you can mix honey with balsamic and it is really nice too.

I guess that would work too as when I made it for the first time, I used a balsamic glaze as didn't have the molasses and that turned out well.

nauru - 2015-10-22 19:35:00
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davidt4 wrote:

Pomegranate, Sumac & Walnut Dressing

for leaves, tomatoes, veges, grilled meat

1 tab pomegranate molasses
½ tsp cumin powder
3 tab ev olive oil
1 tab red wine vinegar
50 g walnuts, roughly chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
salt & pepper

this I substitute grilled meat and tomato for haloumi and add roasted beetroot.

parsondian - 2015-10-22 19:42:00
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nauru - 2015-10-22 19:58:00
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Fry walnuts in olive oil till nice and dark.. Section ripe pears into wedges. Dice blue vein cheese. Arrange all on a platter and drizzle with the walnut cooking oil and pomegranate molasses. Quantities can vary according to taste and what you have...This is so tasty and the textures are interesting.

ahaaaaa - 2015-10-23 03:15:00
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too good to lose

pixiegirl - 2016-10-19 11:27:00
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badams1 wrote:

Folks, I brought my bottle New World..A tad expensive, however indulge yourself, you wont regret it...PS only half a bottle left now..I think I have got mice hehe......


If you have any Asian/Indian shops cheaper there.

village.green - 2016-10-19 12:54:00
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I use it in a Morrocan Salad with the fresh pomegranate as well.

Edited by gilligee at 1:06 pm, Wed 19 Oct

gilligee - 2016-10-19 13:05:00
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eastie3 wrote:

PM is one of my favourite condiments. I use it a lot with lamb and it is a perfect match with mint. Also, fried chicken or chicken schnitzel is divine with a drizzle of PM. Add a little to a vinaigrette and use over avocado chunks with basil and mixed salad leaves.

I've been reading the above recipes and notice walnuts are often used,however I can't stand them. Could I substitute another nut, perhaps pistachio?

Further to my post, I add freshly squeezed orange juice to pomegranate molasses and finely chopped mint, some torn basil,s&p,oil, mix together and use this as a sauce over chicken or lamb, or as a salad dressing.

Edited by eastie3 at 4:24 pm, Wed 19 Oct

eastie3 - 2016-10-19 16:23:00
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As a salad dressing or on grilled meats, I bought back stacks from the Middle East and see that you can get the same brand here from Nosh or similar...

natalie9 - 2016-10-20 22:19:00
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The Turks drizzle it on pancakes

willyow - 2016-10-22 06:20:00
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Love using this,really lifts a salad dressing,great with chicken and stir fries,such a lovely exotic flavour. More than 50 years ago in Lancashire we were given this fruit on cold dark Christmas mornings,I guess a little taste of something special and unusual from our parents who could afford very little.

genpat - 2016-10-22 07:19:00
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For past few years I have been enjoying a warm lamb salad every couple of weeks over summer. I grill a boned out leg of lamb on BBQ until cooked ( but still pink), rest, slice and lay on a combo of rocket and small salad leaves mixed with heaps of torn mint leaves. Scatter as much soft goats fetta as you like over that, bang a fresh pomegranate 1/2 ( or whole) with a wooden spoon over top of salad, and dress with pomegranate molasses mixed with EVOO a touch of salt and fresh ground pepper. Simple and totally delicious.

Btw, I have always found PM at our local Indian food store. For years now!

Edited by lynan at 5:26 pm, Sat 22 Oct

lynan - 2016-10-22 17:25:00
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nzdoug wrote:

Where can you get pom molasses ?
Countdown, New World , Faro?

The Turkish stall at the La Cigale French market in Parnell has it

willyow - 2016-10-23 13:07:00
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bev00 - 2017-10-23 00:20:00
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badams1 wrote:

cheers in advance, I brought a bottle today , but no instructions ,on how to use..Opened the bottle..tasted and thought I had gone to heaven..All ingredients in Arabic...Tastes like intense rasberries but better...x

I use it in salad dressings, love the sharp taste. It's nice drizzled over roast veges, especially beetroot. I also add it to gravy type sauces too.

Edited by nauru at 6:52 pm, Mon 23 Oct

nauru - 2017-10-23 18:48:00
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