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.
En original opskrift af Forkin
- Tid i alt
- 35 min.
- Portioner
- 4
- Sværhedsgrad
- Nem
- Pr. portion
- 167 kcal
Klargøring
Ingredienser
- 1 koplong-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1,75 kopwater
- 1 stk.lime, juiced
- 0,25 kopfresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 0,5 tsk.salt
Udstyr
saucepan · measuring cups · fork · cutting board · knife · measuring spoons
Fremgangsmåde
Trin for trin
- 1
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch for fluffier rice.
Ca. 1 min.
- 2
Combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
Ca. 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.
Ca. 2 min.
Kokkens note: 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.
Ca. 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.
Ca. 10 min.
- 6
Once rested, remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
Ca. 1 min.
- 7
Stir in the lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro until well combined.
Kokkens note: Taste and adjust lime and salt if desired.
Pr. portion
Næringsindhold
- Kalorier
- 166,9kcal
- Protein
- 3,4g
- Kulhydrat
- 37,8g
- Fedt
- 0,3g
- Kostfibre
- 1g
- Sukker
- 0,3g
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Bevar den gode smag
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.