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The BEST Cilantro Lime Rice

Renee' Groskreutz
This delicious cilantro lime rice side dish is best for southwestern and Asian meals of all kinds and uses just a handful of basic ingredients.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 c cooked rice we used jasmine rice
  • 3 T fresh cilantro
  • 2 t lime zest
  • 3 T fresh lime juice
  • Salt and black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cook the rice based on the package directions. 
  • Meanwhile, zest and juice the lime. Set aside.
  • Finely chop the cilantro. Set aside.
  • Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it stand for about 10 minutes. 
  • Fluff the cooked rice gently using a fork. Ensure not to smash the rice grains as this can make the final dish gummy. 
  • Season with plenty of salt and pepper then serve.

Notes

  • Feel free to use white or brown rice, depending on what you have on hand. This recipe uses jasmine rice, but any plain, unseasoned and cooked rice will work.
  • After the rice cooks, make sure not to lift the lid up immediately as this allows the rice to rest and finish absorbing moisture.
  • Don’t cook the rice in/with the lime juice or zest. Those will be added after the rice is done cooking. If using leftover rice, reheat the rice before adding the lime.
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