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.
Оригинальный рецепт от Forkin
- Общее время
- 35 мин
- Порции
- 4
- Сложность
- Легко
- На порцию
- 167 kcal
Подготовка
Ингредиенты
- 1 стаканlong-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1,75 стаканwater
- 1 шт.lime, juiced
- 0,25 стаканfresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 0,5 ч. л.salt
Инвентарь
saucepan · measuring cups · fork · cutting board · knife · measuring spoons
Приготовление
Шаг за шагом
- 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
Совет повара: 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.
Совет повара: Taste and adjust lime and salt if desired.
На порцию
Пищевая ценность
- Калории
- 166,9kcal
- Белок
- 3,4g
- Углеводы
- 37,8g
- Жиры
- 0,3g
- Клетчатка
- 1g
- Сахара
- 0,3g
Расчёт основан на количестве ингредиентов в рецепте. Значения могут меняться в зависимости от бренда и замен.
Правильное хранение
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.