Cilantro Lime Rice
Fresh, fluffy rice tossed with lime juice and cilantro. The easiest upgrade to taco night or burrito bowls.
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Fine mesh strainer
- Citrus juicer
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Fork
Ingredients
- 1 cup long grain white rice
- 2 cups water or broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter plus more for finishing
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Juice of 1 lime about 2 to 3 tablespoons
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs clear
- Stovetop method: Heat olive oil or butter in a medium saucepan. Stir in rice to coat. Add water or broth and salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for fifteen minutes until liquid is absorbed
- Rice cooker method: Add rinsed rice, water or broth, salt, and olive oil or butter directly into the rice cooker. Cook on the white rice setting until finished
- Fluff with a fork
- Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and a drizzle of olive oil
- Taste and adjust with extra lime or salt if you want more punch
Notes
Tips:
- Always rinse rice for fluffy results
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor
- Add zest if you want more citrus punch
- Store three to four days in fridge. Reheat with splash of water or broth
- Freeze for up to one month
