Looking for pistachio paste in San Diego

[Hydrahlw]

Does anyone know where I can find this? I'm wanting to make pistachio gelato. Thanks!

[souschef]

Did you finally find pistachio paste? I was wondering what you bought and if you liked it. I notice that amazon also sells the stuff.

[Cathy]

I buy it from King Arthur flour (along with some KA 'secret ingredients'). Have not seen pistachio paste in SD.

http://www.kingarthurflour.com/shop/i...

[normalheightsfoodie]

Have you tried calling Sur La Table, they might have it in stock or their catalog.

[fflax]

Hillcrest Whole Foods has pistachio cream that looks like what you want

[Hydrahlw]

Thanks! I went to the La Jolla one today and they didn't have it.. Was it with the nut butters or the baking stuff?

[souschef]

Google pistachio extract. Supposedly good for ice cream, per the links that come up.

[Hydrahlw]

I may just have to order the stuff. I was hoping not to do this, but at least then I can get the good stuff made with Bronte pistachios. :)

[souschef]

Would you mind posting your recipe using pistachio paste, please. I am wondering how the paste is incorporated into the ice cream.

[Hydrahlw]

I use the recipe linked below. It is sublime!

http://www.davidlebovitz.com/archives...

[souschef]

When you asked about pistachio paste I was thinking of something completely different, along the lines (texture) of almond paste.

[Beach Chick]

I've been craving pistachio gelato..
I'll bring my container on over Hydra and a fab bottle of wine for your efforts!
; )

[Hydrahlw]

Where did you get it?

[normalheightsfoodie]

HAve you tried any of the Middle Eastern Markets, like North PArk Produce?

[Hydrahlw]

Yes..They did not have it.

[souschef]

The only place I have ever seen pistachio paste is at Dean and Deluca in Napa (it's actually a mix of almond and pistachio). You can make it yourself (I have), but you can never get it to the same smooth texture as the commercially-made stuff.

Note: I don't live in San Diego, and it may well be easily available, but I thought I would post this in case you could not find it at all.

[normalheightsfoodie]

Why not just grind your own and add a little moisture to the mix. You can add a few drops of vanilla, since you are making ice ceam. I think can find the nuts at Trader Joes.

[Hydrahlw]

I did try making it last night, but the texture is just not the same. I may have to bring out my mortar and pestle.

[souschef]

Or if you have a marble rolling pin and board you could use that. Make sure you eat your Wheaties before, though !