Basmati Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe Recipe Fo

LIME CILANTRO RICE

Steps:

• Bring the water to a boil; stir the butter and rice into the water. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
• Stir the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro into the cooked rice just before serving.

MEXICAN CILANTRO LIME RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the rice under cold water to release some of the excess starch.
• Heat a medium sauce pot over medium heat. Add the oil. When the oil is warm, add the diced onion, garlic, rinsed rice, and bay leaf. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring, until the onion starts to turn translucent.
• Add the water, salt, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook, covered, until the water is fully absorbed, about 20 minutes.
• Remove the lid. Fluff the rice with a fork. Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the lime juice, zest, and cilantro. Taste for seasoning. Serve hot with sliced jalapeño pepper and a few stems of cilantro as a garnish, if desired.

CILANTRO-LIME BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• In a heavy saucepan, heat oil/butter over low heat.
• Add rice and lime juice.
• Stir for 1 minute.
• Add water and salt, bring to a full boil.
• Cover, turn down to simmer over low heat until rice is tender and water is absorbed (approx. 25 mins).
• Fluff rice with a fork
• Sprinkle cilantro.

CILANTRO LIME RICE (CHIPOTLE'S COPYCAT)

Steps:

• Preheat a deep cast iron pan or skillet with butter. Add rice and cook on medium-high until rice turns golden brown.
• Add in water, lime zest, and salt. Stir to combine.
• Bring it to a boil and turn the heat down to low. Cover the rice with a lid and let it cook for 15 minutes.
• Remove rice from heat and let it sit for 10 minutes. Using a fork, fluff the rice to loosen the grains from one another.
• Add fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice right before serving. Enjoy!