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.
Originálny recept od Forkin
- Celkový čas
- 35 min
- Porcie
- 4
- Náročnosť
- Ľahká
- Na porciu
- 167 kcal
Príprava
Suroviny
- 1 šálkalong-grain white rice, rinsed
- 1,75 šálkawater
- 1 kslime, juiced
- 0,25 šálkafresh cilantro, finely chopped
- 0,5 lyžičkasalt
Vybavenie
saucepan · measuring cups · fork · cutting board · knife · measuring spoons
Postup
Krok za krokom
- 1
Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch for fluffier rice.
Približne 1 min
- 2
Combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan.
Približne 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.
Približne 2 min
Poznámka kuchára: 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.
Približne 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.
Približne 10 min
- 6
Once rested, remove the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork.
Približne 1 min
- 7
Stir in the lime juice and chopped fresh cilantro until well combined.
Poznámka kuchára: Taste and adjust lime and salt if desired.
Na porciu
Výživové údaje
- Kalórie
- 166,9kcal
- Bielkoviny
- 3,4g
- Sacharidy
- 37,8g
- Tuky
- 0,3g
- Vláknina
- 1g
- Cukry
- 0,3g
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Správne uchovanie
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.