{"product_id":"pistachio-shallot-persian-spiced-rice","title":"Pistachio and Shallot Persian Spiced Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the jewelled rice traditions of Persian cooking, our Pistachio \u0026amp; Shallot Persian Spiced Rice brings together fragrant basmati rice, pistachios, shallots, and Alexandra’s signature herb blend.\u003cbr\u003eFresh, herbaceous and aromatic, it’s our take on Sabzi Polo — a vibrant Persian-style herb rice reimagined for simple, everyday cooking.\u003cbr\u003eEnjoy as a gourmet side or the base for a light, flavourful meal. Perfect alongside fish, chicken or seasonal vegetables, finished with yoghurt, a squeeze of lemon and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serves four as a side dish or two as a main.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCombine pack ingredients with 3 cups of water (or vegetable stock for extra flavour) and 1\/2 tsp salt (optional). Bring to the boil uncovered. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes until rice is tender and the liquid absorbed. Remove from heat and rest for 5 minutes. Finish with a knob of butter, squeeze of lemon and some lemon zest stirred through before serving.  Ready in 15 minutes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade in New Zealand. Gluten free and vegan friendly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngredients: Basmati Rice 86%, Crispy Shallots 5% (Shallot 80%, Corn Starch, Vegetable oil, \u003cstrong\u003ePistachio \u003c\/strong\u003e 5%, Herbed Persian Spice mix (with Garlic, Lemon). \u003cstrong\u003eContains Pistachio. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandra Fine Foods","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40897333002378,"sku":"","price":9.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/2310\/0042\/files\/Pistachio_Shallot_rice.jpg?v=1781486113","url":"https:\/\/alexandras.co.nz\/products\/pistachio-shallot-persian-spiced-rice","provider":"Alexandra's Fine Foods (2024) Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}