Cilantro Lime White Rice Recipe
Make Cilantro Lime White Rice Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Rice
Flavoring
Method
Cooking the Rice
- 1
Prepare the Rice
In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of long-grain white rice, 2 cups of water, and 0.5 tsp of salt.
- 2
Cook the Rice
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let it simmer for about 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
- 3
Adding Flavor
- 4
Mix in Flavorings
In a small bowl, combine 0.25 cup of chopped fresh cilantro, 2 tbs of lime juice, 1 tsp of lime zest, and 1 tbs of olive oil. Stir until well mixed.
- 5
Combine Mixtures
Pour the cilantro-lime mixture over the fluffed rice. Gently stir to combine, ensuring the rice is evenly coated with the flavors.