baked essentials: parmesan, cilantro, lime rice
I love good cilantro lime rice, so I thought I would mix cultures (Mexican/Italian), and add a bit of parmesan cheese. Why not? In addition, I am using the oven to cook the rice, to get a perfect consistency. Actually, you can cook the rice using any method that you are comfortable… consider it an option. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.
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yield
serving(s)
prep time
10 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Bake
Ingredients For baked essentials: parmesan, cilantro, lime rice
- PLAN/PURCHASE
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2 Tbspsweet butter, divided
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1 clong-grained white rice
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1 1/2 cchicken stock, not broth, boiling hot
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1/4 tspsalt, kosher variety, fine grind
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1/4 cparmesan cheese, finely grated
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1 - 2 Tbsplime juice
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2 - 3 stalkcilantro, stems removed, finely chopped
How To Make baked essentials: parmesan, cilantro, lime rice
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1PREP/PREPARE
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2I like my rice a bit cheesier, so I usually add 1 or 2 tablespoons additional parmesan.
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3Why use the oven? Rice can be a tricky thing to make on the stovetop. If you get the temp a bit too hot, you wind up with burnt, or dried rice on the bottom of the pot. Using a rice cooker, or your oven, practically guarantees that your rice will turn out perfect, every time.
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4You will need an ovenproof saucepan, with a tight-fitting lid.
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5Gather your Ingredients (mise en place).
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6Place a rack in the bottom position and preheat your oven to 325f (165c).
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7Add 1 tablespoon of the butter to a medium-sized ovenproof saucepan, over medium heat.
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8When the butter melts, add the rice.
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9Cook in the butter, until the rice begins to become translucent, about 3 – 5 minutes.
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10Chef’s Note: Keep stirring, and do not let the rice brown, or burn.
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11Add the hot chicken stock, and the salt, and stir to combine.
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12Cover and place into the oven, until all the liquid has been absorbed, about 15 – 20 minutes.
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13Remove from the oven, and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Add the butter, parmesan, lime juice, and cilantro, then fluff with a fork,
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14Chef’s Tip: Melt the butter in the microwave before adding.
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15PLATE/PRESENT
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16Serve while nice and hot. Enjoy.
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17Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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