Restaurant Style Cilantro Lime Rice
Fluffy long-grain white rice simmered until tender and tossed with fresh lime, cilantro, and olive oil.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup long-grain white rice rinsed until the water runs clear
- 2 cup water
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt plus more to taste
Instructions
Cooking
- Rinse the rice in a fine mesh sieve under cold water until the water runs clear, then drain.
- Combine the rice, water, and salt in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, until the water is absorbed. Do not lift the lid.
- Remove from the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork, then stir in the lime juice, zest, cilantro, and olive oil. Adjust the salt and serve.
Notes
Refrigerate cooked rice within one hour and eat within 3 to 4 days. Reheat with a splash of water until steaming hot. Nutrition is an estimate per serving of about 3/4 cup.