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.
Una recepta original de Forkin
- Temps total
- 35 min
- Racions
- 4
- Dificultat
- Fàcil
- Per ració
- 167 kcal
Preparació prèvia
Llista d’ingredients
- 1 tassalong-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1,75 tassawater
- 1 ulime, juiced
- 0,25 tassafresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 0,5 ctsalt
Estris
saucepan · measuring cups · fork · cutting board · knife · measuring spoons
Elaboració
Pas a pas
- 1
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch for fluffier rice.
Uns 1 min
- 2
Combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
Uns 1 min
- 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.
Uns 2 min
Nota de cuina: 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.
Uns 15 min
- 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.
Uns 10 min
- 6
Once rested, remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
Uns 1 min
- 7
Stir in the lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro until well combined.
Nota de cuina: Taste and adjust lime and salt if desired.
Per ració
Nutrició
- Calories
- 166,9kcal
- Proteïnes
- 3,4g
- Hidrats de carboni
- 37,8g
- Greixos
- 0,3g
- Fibra
- 1g
- Sucre
- 0,3g
Estimació basada en les quantitats dels ingredients. Els valors poden variar segons les marques i les substitucions.
Conservació
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.