Cilantro Lime Rice
Fluffy white rice infused with bright lime juice and fresh cilantro, this simple side dish is perfect for complementing a variety of Mexican-inspired meals. It's quick to prepare and adds a burst of fresh flavor to any plate.
Оригинална рецепта от Forkin
- Общо време
- 35 мин
- Порции
- 4
- Трудност
- Лесна
- На порция
- 167 kcal
Подготовка
Съставки
- 1 чашаlong-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1,75 чашаwater
- 1 бр.lime, juiced
- 0,25 чашаfresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 0,5 ч.л.salt
Оборудване
saucepan · measuring cups · fork · cutting board · knife · measuring spoons
Начин на приготвяне
Стъпка по стъпка
- 1
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch for fluffier rice.
Около 1 мин
- 2
Combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
Около 1 мин
- 3
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan tightly with a lid, and simmer.
Около 2 мин
Бележка на готвача: Ensure the lid is tight to trap steam, which is crucial for cooking the rice evenly.
- 4
Cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Do not stir the rice during this time.
Около 15 мин
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let it rest, still covered, for 10 minutes. This allows the rice to finish cooking with residual steam and become fluffy.
Около 10 мин
- 6
Once rested, remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
Около 1 мин
- 7
Stir in the lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro until well combined.
Бележка на готвача: Taste and adjust lime and salt if desired.
На порция
Хранителни стойности
- Калории
- 166,9kcal
- Белтъчини
- 3,4g
- Въглехидрати
- 37,8g
- Мазнини
- 0,3g
- Фибри
- 1g
- Захари
- 0,3g
Приблизителни стойности според количествата на съставките в рецептата. Те могат да варират според марките и замените.
Съхранете го добре
Store leftover cilantro lime rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying out.