Cilantro Lime Rice
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Overview
Cilantro Lime Rice is a vibrant and flavorful side dish that elevates any meal. The recipe begins with rinsing jasmine rice to remove excess starch, ensuring a fluffy texture once cooked. The combination of olive oil and butter adds richness, while sautéing onions and garlic infuses the rice with aromatic flavors.
As the rice cooks, the addition of chicken bouillon and bay leaves enhances the savory profile, making it a perfect companion for grilled meats or tacos. The key to this dish is the fresh cilantro and lime juice added at the end, which brightens the overall flavor and adds a refreshing touch.
This dish is not only easy to prepare but also versatile, making it suitable for summer barbecues or casual family dinners. The balance of flavors and textures makes it a delightful addition to any plate, and it’s sure to impress your guests. Whether served alongside barbecue chicken or as part of a taco night, this Cilantro Lime Rice is bound to become a favorite in your household.
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Rinse one cup of jasmine rice under running water until the water runs clear.
Tip: You might have to change the liquid a little bit depending on the type of rice you use.
Chop cilantro, using between 1/3 cup to half a cup.
Heat a skillet and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
Add 1/4 cup of finely chopped onions and sauté for about 30 seconds until translucent.
Add the rinsed rice to the skillet and stir until it becomes opaque.
Mix 2 teaspoons of chicken bouillon with 1 and 3/4 cup of very hot water.
Tip: Use very hot water to keep the temperature consistent.
Add one large minced garlic clove to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds.
Tip: Layer flavors by adding ingredients one at a time.
Add two small bay leaves to the skillet.
Add the zest of one lime to the skillet.
Tip: Be careful not to zest too deep into the white part of the lime to avoid bitterness.
Stir the mixture, cover with a lid, and lower the heat to the lowest setting to cook for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, turn off the heat, remove the lid, and fluff the rice.
Replace the lid and let the rice sit for another 15 minutes.
Tip: Don't remove the lid while the rice is resting to retain steam and ensure fluffiness.
Remove the bay leaves from the rice.
Transfer the rice to a casserole dish.
Add the chopped cilantro to the rice.
Add the juice of half or the whole lime to the rice.
Tip: Add lime juice after cooking to preserve its fresh citrus flavor.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Rinsing rice before cooking helps remove excess starch, resulting in fluffier rice.
- •Adding lime juice after cooking preserves its fresh flavor.
- •Cilantro is a common herb used in many Latin American dishes, adding a bright, fresh flavor.
