Simple Recipes for Every Day
Cilantro Lime Rice
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- Serves: 6
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups long-grain white or jasmine rice, rinsed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- ⅓ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
Method
In a medium saucepan, combine the rice, 2½ cups water, the vegetable oil, and the salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice using a fork. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit on the hot stove for another 2 to 3 minutes before serving.