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cilantro lime rice

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

This is my favorite way to eat rice.

yield 2 serving(s)
prep time 5 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cilantro lime rice

  • 1 c
    jasmine or basmati rice
  • 2 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    fresh cilantro choppec
  • 2 Tbsp
    lime juice
  • 1 tsp
    salt
  • 1
    bay leaf

How To Make cilantro lime rice

  • 1
    Saute the rice in oil for 3 minutes. Add the water and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover and simmer 20 minutes until water is absorbed. Turn off heat and let rice sit covered 15 more minutes.
  • 2
    Mix the salt with the lime juice. Remove and discard bay leaf. Mix lime juice and cilantro in the rice. Fluff with fork.

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