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Cilantro Lime Rice

Course: Side Dish
Servings: 6
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Equipment

  • rice cooker
  • lare pan with lid
  • silicone spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbs extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 1/2 c basmati white rice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 2 1/4 c purified water; cold
  • 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt

STIR IN - after cooking rice

  • 1 single lime grated zest, save the juice for later
  • 3 Tbs lime juice
  • 1 c cilantro; fresh chopped, leaves only

Instructions

BROWN THE RICE

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan on medium high heat. Add the raw rice and stir to coat with the olive oil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the rice has started to brown.
  • Add the garlic and cook a minute more.

ADD WATER, SALT & LIME ZEST - THEN SIMMER

  • Add water, salt, and lime zest to the rice. Bring to a rolling boil, then cover and lower the heat to low to maintain a very low simmer.
  • Cook undisturbed for 15 minutes (check your rice package instructions), then remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork.

STIR IN LIME JUICE & CILANTRO

  • Transfer the rice to a serving bowl. Pour lime juice over the rice and toss with chopped cilantro.
  • Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. ENJOY!!