{"title":"Ardo","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdo is a Belgian company from West Flanders that grows, picks and quick-freezes vegetables, herbs and fruit for kitchens across Europe, with its own UK business handling supply here. The idea is simple: vegetables frozen within hours of picking keep their colour, bite and flavour, and they arrive without the trimming, podding and washing that fresh produce asks for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery Ardo pack we carry sits in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-vegetables\"\u003efrozen vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e, within the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-vegetables-and-coconut\"\u003efrozen vegetables and coconut\u003c\/a\u003e section of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen\"\u003efrozen\u003c\/a\u003e department. The range covers medium garden peas, cut green beans, sweetcorn kernels and cut okra, plus spinach in two forms, chopped and whole leaf, both frozen in small portions so you take out only what a dish needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrozen okra, known as bhindi in Hindi and Urdu and vendakkai in Tamil, saves the slow job of washing, drying and topping every pod. Cook it from frozen in a hot pan with onion, turmeric and amchoor for a dry bhindi masala, or simmer it in a Sri Lankan vendakkai curry with coconut milk. The spinach portions go straight into saag, palak \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paneer\"\u003epaneer\u003c\/a\u003e or a dal palak, and a few go into a Tamil keerai masiyal. Peas belong in matar pulao, aloo matar and keema matar; green beans make a Kerala beans thoran with grated coconut; sweetcorn suits a quick corn chaat with lime and chilli.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the bags at -18°C, close them again after use and cook the vegetables thoroughly before eating. For shelf stable alternatives in the cupboard, see \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sweetcorn-peas-and-mushrooms\"\u003etinned sweetcorn, peas and mushrooms\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tinned-saag-and-spinach\"\u003etinned saag and spinach\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ardo-chopped-spinach-in-portions-1kg","title":"Ardo Chopped Spinach in Portions 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdo Chopped Spinach in Portions is finely chopped spinach, quick-frozen soon after harvest and pressed into handy pucks, so you can take out just what a recipe needs and leave the rest in the freezer. It is ready to cook with no washing, trimming or chopping, and is low in fat with fibre and protein, making it an easy way to add greens to everyday cooking. Find more freezer vegetables in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-vegetables\"\u003eFrozen Vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat until the core reaches at least 80°C. In a pan, put the portions you need in a little water and cook over a medium heat, stirring well. In the microwave, put the frozen portions in a covered, microwaveable bowl and cook, stirring occasionally. Use it for palak paneer, saag aloo, spinach dal, palak paratha dough, omelettes, lasagne and creamy spinach pasta.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-portioned, take out only what you need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook before eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at -18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refreeze after defrosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55528965898579,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ardo-chopped-spinach-in-portions-1kg-front.png?v=1792519057"},{"product_id":"ardo-cut-green-beans-1kg","title":"Ardo Cut Green Beans 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdo Cut Green Beans are tender green beans topped, tailed and cut into short lengths, then quick-frozen soon after harvest to keep their colour and bite. They are ready to cook straight from the bag, naturally low in fat and a source of fibre, and the 1kg bag goes a long way for family meals. Find more freezer vegetables in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-vegetables\"\u003eFrozen Vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook from frozen in boiling water or a hot pan until tender, then drain and season. Stir-fry them with mustard seeds, curry leaves and grated coconut for a South Indian beans poriyal, add them to aloo beans sabzi, vegetable biryani or pulao, or toss them into stir-fries, soups and stews. Serve as a simple side with butter and black pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut and ready to cook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow in fat, a source of fibre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook before eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refreeze after defrosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55528966390099,"sku":null,"price":2.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ardo-cut-green-beans-1kg-front.png?v=1792519066"},{"product_id":"ardo-cut-okra-1kg","title":"Ardo Cut Okra 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdo Cut Okra is 100% okra, cut into bite-size pieces and frozen, so there is no washing, drying or chopping before you cook. Okra is also known as bhindi, ladies fingers or gumbo, and it is a mainstay of Indian, Caribbean and West African cooking. The pack notes that an 80g portion counts as one of your five a day, and the 1kg bag gives about 12 portions. Find more freezer vegetables in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-vegetables\"\u003eFrozen Vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor best results, cook from frozen. To shallow fry, fry in a little oil over a moderate heat for 4 to 5 minutes until soft and cooked. To microwave at 850W, place 250g in a microwaveable dish, cover with pierced film and cook on full power for 4 minutes. To boil, add to a pan of boiling water, bring back to the boil, simmer for 3 minutes and drain. Make sure it is piping hot, then use it for bhindi masala, bhindi bhajee, okra soup or gumbo.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% cut okra\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout 12 portions of 80g per bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook from frozen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refreeze once defrosted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55528966521171,"sku":null,"price":4.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ardo-cut-okra-1kg-front.png?v=1792519074"},{"product_id":"ardo-garden-peas-medium-1kg","title":"Ardo Garden Peas Medium 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdo Garden Peas Medium are sweet, tender garden peas quick-frozen soon after harvest, with no shelling and no waste. Medium-sized peas hold their shape in cooking, so they work equally well as a simple side or stirred through rice and curries. The 1kg bag keeps in the freezer for whenever you need a handful. Find more freezer vegetables in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-vegetables\"\u003eFrozen Vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook before eating. Simmer in a pan of water for 5 to 7 minutes, or cook in a covered microwaveable bowl at 650W for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring halfway, then drain. Use them in matar paneer, aloo matar, keema matar, pea pulao and samosa filling, or serve with fish and chips, pies and Sunday roasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick-frozen garden peas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook before eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at -18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refreeze after defrosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55528967045459,"sku":null,"price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ardo-garden-peas-medium-1kg-front.png?v=1792519082"},{"product_id":"ardo-leaf-spinach-in-portions-1kg","title":"Ardo Leaf Spinach in Portions 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdo Leaf Spinach in Portions is whole spinach leaves quick-frozen soon after harvest and pressed into handy portions, so you can cook just what you need. The leaves keep more texture than chopped spinach, which suits dishes where you want to see the greens. It is low in fat and a source of fibre and protein, with no washing or trimming needed. Find more freezer vegetables in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-vegetables\"\u003eFrozen Vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCook before eating. Heat the portions you need in a pan with a little water over a medium heat, stirring, or in a covered bowl in the microwave until piping hot, then squeeze out any extra water if the recipe needs it. Use it for saag, palak dal, spinach and chickpea curry, Sri Lankan mallung-style dishes, quiches and pasta bakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole leaves in pre-measured portions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCook before eating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore at -18°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refreeze after defrosting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55528967110995,"sku":null,"price":2.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ardo-leaf-spinach-in-portions-1kg-front.png?v=1792519094"},{"product_id":"ardo-sweetcorn-1kg","title":"Ardo Sweetcorn 1kg","description":"\u003cp\u003eArdo Sweetcorn is sweet, crispy corn kernels frozen soon after picking, ready to pour from the bag with no cobs to strip. The bright yellow kernels bring sweetness and crunch to salads, rice and wraps, and the pack notes that an 80g serving counts as one of your five a day. The 1kg bag keeps in the freezer for quick meals. Find more freezer vegetables in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-vegetables\"\u003eFrozen Vegetables\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo boil, place the amount you need in a saucepan of boiling water, season to taste, bring back to the boil, cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until tender, then drain. To microwave, place 225g in a covered non-metallic dish and cook on full power for 5 minutes at 800W or 4 minutes at 900W, stirring halfway, then drain. Use it in corn chaat, masala corn, sweetcorn soup, fried rice, pasta salads and wraps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSweet, crispy kernels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReady in about 5 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 80g serving is 1 of your 5 a day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow in salt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ardo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55528967176531,"sku":null,"price":3.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ardo-sweetcorn-1kg-front.png?v=1792519103"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/ardo.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}