Fluffy Cilantro Lime Rice
Long-grain white rice simmered in chicken broth and butter, rested until fluffy, then tossed with lime zest, lime juice, and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups long-grain white rice basmati or jasmine, rinsed and drained
- 2.25 cups chicken broth or water
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp salt plus more to taste
- 1 lime zested
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
Instructions
Cooking
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh strainer under cool water until the water runs mostly clear. Drain well.
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the rice and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until lightly toasty.
- Pour in the broth, add the salt, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Remove from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork. Gently fold in the lime zest, lime juice, and cilantro. Taste, adjust the salt, and serve warm.
Notes
Nutrition values are an estimate per serving, based on 6 servings of about 3/4 cup. Use water or vegetable broth to make it vegetarian. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freeze for up to 3 months.