Kalustyan's is my go-to source for nearly any special ingredient I may need. Its a playful shop for adventurous cooks, located in New York City on Lexington between 28th and 29th. Step through the door and a circus of ingredients await, all eager to leap into your basket.
Vast assortments of spices, herbs, dried fruits, nuts, beans, rice, flours, couscous, sugars, syrups, salts, oils, vinegars, chutneys, preserves, international sauces and condiments, pickles...the first visit is truly overwhelming!
Going back time after time allows the logic of the store to sink in. Can't visit soon but need an unusual ingredient? They have a website and ship.
Favorite finds? Rose petal preserves, pomegranate molasses, chestnut honey, pistachio oil, walnut oil, verjus, sugar cane vinegar... sometimes, just the touch of a special ingredient added to the freshest foods creates magical dishes.
1 comment:
Lisa thanks for your help.
I knew you could lead me to pomegranate molasses.
Anne
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