{"title":"Afro Pantry","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNigerian food is rich, bold, and full of soul—just like many other African cuisines. But let’s be honest: it can also be process-heavy. Even our staple red stew means washing, chopping, blending, and boiling before the real cooking begins. Perfect for weekends. Not so perfect after work, when you’re tired, hungry, and still want food that tastes like home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naija-tomato-stew-base-hot","title":"Naija Stew Base - Classic (Hot)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA rich, dehydrated tomato and pepper base — the kind that normally takes an hour to build from scratch. But ready in ten minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis dry blend of ground tomatoes, red bell peppers, chillies, and onions rehydrates quickly to create a full-bodied cooking base. Just add water, wait ten minutes, and you have a sauce base that's ready to cook with — no blending, no mess, no prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eIt's the foundation of West African cooking, made simple enough for any kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eNo blending, no chopping — just add water and cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHonest ingredients — no MSG, no additives, nothing unnecessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eVersatile enough for weeknight dinners and slow weekend cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWorks with what you already cook — chicken, lamb, eggs, pasta, roasted vegetables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePerfect for red stews, jollof rice, stewed meats, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTry it with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chicken thighs roasted in the base. Eggs poached directly in the sauce. Lamb slow-cooked until it falls apart. Pasta tossed through with parmesan. Or go classic — Nigerian tomato stew over rice, the way it's been made for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s In It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, chilli peppers, and rosemary extract (natural antioxidant).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level: Hot 🌶️🌶️🌶️\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA level above \u003cem\u003eRegular \u003c\/em\u003e— satisfying for those who enjoy genuine warmth. Not overwhelming, but you'll know it's there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eFor something milder, try \u003cem\u003eRegular\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem\u003eMild.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Rehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaija Stew Base is made from 100% dehydrated vegetables. Free from anti-caking agents, the blend may feel slightly firm in the pouch — that's natural compression from the compact packaging, not moisture. A little pressure loosens it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRehydration begins as soon as water is added, and as it cooks, the natural fibres and pectin build the body of your sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51261197418838,"sku":"1000","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/1151\/7014\/files\/IMG_5099.png?v=1768169965"},{"product_id":"naija-tomato-stew-base-ginger-garlic","title":"Naija Stew Base - Ginger \u0026 Garlic (Mild Heat)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dry blend of ground tomatoes, red bell peppers, chillies, onions, ginger, and garlic rehydrates in minutes to create a bold, balanced base for authentic Nigerian stew. No blending. No mess. Just add water, wait 10 minutes, and you’re ready to cook.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick and easy — no more washing or blending (just add water → stew base is ready)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarefully selected and pure ingredients  —  no salt, no MSG \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaija flavour made simple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for classic tomato stew, jollof, stewed meats, yam porridge, beans \u0026amp; more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s In It:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTomatoes, red bell peppers, onions, chilli peppers, ginger, and garlic — expertly blended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Rehydration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaija Stew Base is made from \u003cstrong data-end=\"252\" data-start=\"222\"\u003e100% dehydrated vegetables\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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