Costack Smoky Tomato Rice Seasoning (Jollof Rice Seasoning)

Costack Smoky Tomato Rice Seasoning is the UK home cook's one-pot rice spice mix. A 9-ingredient Costack-recipe (smoked paprika, garlic, onion, thyme, bay leaf, ginger, scotch bonnet, white pepper, sea salt) that turns plain rice into bold, smoky, restaurant-grade flavour. Built for jollof, jambalaya, paella, Spanish chicken & rice, and tomato pilaf. Gluten-free. No MSG. No artificial fillers. UK seasoning brand. Free UK delivery on orders over £40 via Royal Mail or Evri. Dispatched in 2 to 3 working days.

Last updated: 13 May 2026.

What you'll receive: a jar labelled exactly as shown in the photo above. The product name and label haven't changed. We've expanded the description so new cooks can find us more easily.

Smoky, tomato-forward seasoning for one-pot rice dishes.

Built for jollof rice, jambalaya, paella, Spanish chicken and rice, smoky tomato pilaf. The blend turns a basic tomato base into restaurant-grade rice. No guessing on ratios. No bland aftertaste. Just bold, layered flavour.

Why UK cooks reorder this

• Smoky, tomato-forward profile: smoked paprika, dried tomato, warm spices, with a hint of heat.

• One step, full flavour: add to your tomato base, simmer, done. No measuring 7 different jars.

• Clean label: no artificial colours, no preservatives, no MSG.

• Versatile: works on jollof, jambalaya, paella, smoky tomato pasta, grilled meats, stews.

• Family-sized pack: enough for 8-10 batches per pouch.

How to use it

Classic Jollof: blend tomatoes, red bell peppers, onion, scotch bonnet. Fry with palm oil. Add 2 tbsp Costack Smoky Tomato Rice Seasoning per cup of rice. Simmer 25 min.

Jambalaya / Spanish Chicken & Rice: brown chicken, sauté veg, add rice + 1.5 tbsp Costack Smoky Tomato Rice Seasoning + stock. Simmer 22 min.

Smoky Grilled Chicken: rub Costack Smoky Tomato Rice Seasoning on chicken thighs, marinate 1 hour, grill or oven-roast.

Paella shortcut: 1 tbsp into the rice + saffron + stock for a weeknight paella base.

See our full Jollof rice recipe for the exact method.

Originally formulated for jollof

Jollof is the iconic one-pot tomato rice. Costack designed the spice ratio so the dish lands the same way every time. The same jar works in any tomato-rice tradition, from jambalaya to paella to weeknight pilaf.

Ingredients

Smoked paprika, garlic, onion, thyme, bay leaf, ginger, scotch bonnet, white pepper, sea salt, natural spices.

FAQ

Is this hot? Medium heat. Not chilli-hot, but it has bite. Reduce by half if cooking for kids.

Can I use it for party Jollof? Yes. Use 1.5 tbsp per cup of rice for the smoky party-rice profile.

Is it gluten-free? Yes. Gluten-free, no MSG, no preservatives.

Pairs well with: Costack Hot Smoky Chilli Powder, Costack Chicken & Turkey Seasoning.