Cilantro Lime Rice
Total Time
35 Minutes
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
25 Minutes
Rating
4.78 out of 5 stars
(23)
Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup minced yellow onion, from 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1½ cups basmati rice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, from 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
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Preparation
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Do not brown; lower the heat if necessary.
Step 2
Add the garlic and rice and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until toasty and fragrant.
Step 3
Add 2½ cups water, along with the salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed. Taste the rice; if it is still a bit firm, add a few more tablespoons of water and cook a few minutes more.
Step 4
Off the heat, add the lime juice, butter, and cilantro; then mix and fluff the rice with a fork. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Step 5
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Chef's notes
The rice can be made up to 4 days ahead of time or frozen for up to 3 months. Simply prepare the rice as instructed and let it cool to room temperature before storing it in an airtight container. When you're ready to serve, thaw overnight if necessary and reheat in the microwave. If necessary, you can add a splash of water to help loosen it up and bring back its freshness.
To replace cilantro with another herb, flat-leaf Italian parsley is a great alternative.
