{"product_id":"alexandras-rice","title":"Alexandra's Rice","description":"\u003cp\u003eInspired by the jewelled rice traditions of Persian cooking, Alexandra's Persian Spiced Rice brings together fragrant basmati rice and Alexandra’s signature herb blend.\u003cbr\u003e\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 Serves four as a side dish or two as a main.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePistachio \u0026amp; Shallot Ingredients: 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmond \u0026amp; Raisin Ingredients: Basmati rice 84%, Biryani spice mix (with Garlic, Tomato), Onion, Almond 3.5%, Raisins 3.5%. \u003cstrong\u003eContains Almond.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alexandra's","offers":[{"title":"Almond \u0026 Raisin","offer_id":43804520611914,"sku":"9421908903025","price":9.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pistachio \u0026 Shallot","offer_id":43804520644682,"sku":"9421908903049","price":9.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/9052\/files\/Website-Image-Template-2026-07-13T123431-104.jpg?v=1783902923","url":"https:\/\/www.thecountryprovidore.co.nz\/products\/alexandras-rice","provider":"The Country Providore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}