Jul 14 2026
Restaurants440 MainSide Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Side Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time30m
Serves4

Long grain white rice cooked in-house and seasoned with lime juice and freshly chopped cilantro.

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Ingredients

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Rice Preparation

Seasoning

Method

Rice Cooking

  1. 1

    Rinse the Rice

    Start by rinsing the long grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch.

  2. 2

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium-sized pot, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.

  3. 3

    Fluff the Rice

    Remove the pot from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. Then, fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains.

Seasoning the Rice

  1. 4

    Add Lime Juice

    Drizzle the lime juice over the fluffed rice and gently mix it in using a fork.

  2. 5

    Add Cilantro

    Fold in the chopped cilantro, ensuring it is evenly distributed throughout the rice.

  3. 6

    Serve

    Transfer the cilantro lime rice to a serving dish and enjoy as a side with your favorite main course.

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